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Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes EQA?

Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes EQA is significantly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,497 £.

EQA

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 Land Rover Discovery offers visibly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Discovery

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is slightly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more boot space – 986 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 646 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries significantly more – 803 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 378 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery is clearly superior 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.

from £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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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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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

The Land Rover Discovery is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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