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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
50500 - 119700 £
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Price
67400 - 96900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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co2
221 - 224 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
89 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
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Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Length
4956 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Width
2073 mm
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Height
1468 - 1480 mm
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Height
1846 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
249 - 350 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
183 - 257 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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Engine capacity
2997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Land Rover
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The Mercedes E Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.