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GWM WEY 05 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Land Rover Discovery?

GWM WEY 05 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery

  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

GWM WEY 05 is markedly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the GWM WEY 05 offers markedly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers somewhat more torque with 847 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 147 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is only slightly lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more boot space – 986 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 486 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries substantially more – 803 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,300
WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 158 km
GWM WEY 05
Land Rover Discovery

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GWM WEY 05

The Wey 05 punches above its weight with striking coupe-SUV styling and an interior that feels far posher than its price tag suggests. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech and cabin comfort without the prestige tax, it’s a tempting proposition — just be ready for plenty of curious glances on the road.

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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GWM WEY 05
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Land Rover
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