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Mercedes EQT vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes EQT vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQT

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQT is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,597 £.

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 Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 228 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

EQT

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is visibly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 435 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery is clearly superior 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Mercedes EQT
Land Rover Discovery

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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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 EQT
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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