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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes S-Class comparison
Compare performance (269 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or Mercedes S-Class?
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences
Discovery Sport
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Land Rover Discovery Sport is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,562 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 60 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
S-Class
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 366 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.
Discovery Sport
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is moderately lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more boot space – 780 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries marginally more – 660 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead overall 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.
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Mercedes S-Class
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Mercedes S-Class
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.
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Mercedes S-Class
The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
Mercedes S-Class
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
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Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
780 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,894 mm
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Width
1,921 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
582 - 641 kg
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 269 HP
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Power HP
336 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
120 - 198 kW
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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Brand
Land Rover
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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