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Mercedes E Class vs Land Rover Discovery - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 67400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes E Class

Land Rover Discovery

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E Class has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16881 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 6.90 L per 100 km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class has a decisively edge – offering 585 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls slight stronger with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is clearly perceptible lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more room – 986 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 446 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery noticeable takes the win – 803 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 163 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes E Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes E Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
Land Rover Discovery

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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 E Class
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
50500 - 119700 £
Price
67400 - 96900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4956 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
2073 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Height
1846 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Mercedes E Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes E Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.