Compare performance (269 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (46500 £ vs 45900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or NIO EL6?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
NIO EL6 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45900 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 600 £.
As for electric range, the NIO EL6 performs significantly better – achieving up to 529 km, about 471 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL6 has a decisively edge – offering 490 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs barely noticeable better – reaching 209 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: NIO EL6 pulls distinct stronger with 700 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2215 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly perceptible more room – 780 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1574 L, which is about 144 L more than the NIO EL6.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport evident takes the win – 641 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.
The NIO EL6 sits well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsThe NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
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Price
46500 - 65700 £
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Price
45900 - 63900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
12 kWh
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
95 - 187 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L
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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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
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Curb weight
2215 - 2235 kg
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Trunk capacity
780 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
4597 mm
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Length
4854 mm
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Width
1894 mm
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Width
1987 mm
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Height
1727 mm
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Height
1703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1574 L
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Max trunk capacity
1430 L
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Payload
582 - 641 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 269 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.50 s
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Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
380 - 540 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 198 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Land Rover
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Brand
NIO
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is available as All-Wheel Drive.