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Mercedes G-Class vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes G-Class vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery is clearly cheaper – starting at 81,000 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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 G-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is considerably 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 G-Class delivers markedly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 464 Nm more.

G-Class

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, Land Rover Discovery is barely lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries slightly more – 803 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class is far ahead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
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The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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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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Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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