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Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,988 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

Engine and Performance:

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 Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Discovery

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries noticeably more – 1,144 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery stands 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.

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 Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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