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Mercedes B Class vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes B Class vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • markedly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

B Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mercedes B Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,242 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Discovery

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 markedly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

B Class

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 B Class is substantially lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 986 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 531 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 253 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class sits just 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.

from £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Mercedes B Class
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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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 B Class
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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