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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EQS SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Discovery is considerably cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,601 £.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers substantially more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 308 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers visibly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is slightly lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers markedly more boot space – 986 L compared to 645 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV holds a decisive overall lead 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
Mercedes EQS SUV
Land Rover Discovery

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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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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 EQS SUV
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
-
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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