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Mercedes E-Class vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes E-Class vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • markedly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is barely cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,033 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 58 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 Mercedes E-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

E-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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is barely lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers markedly more boot space – 780 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries very slightly more – 641 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class 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 £50,500
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/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E-Class
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Mercedes E-Class
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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