Compare performance (320 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (40500 £ vs 67400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Land Rover Discovery?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes GLB has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26862 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLB manages with 5.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
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 Land Rover Discovery has a slight edge – offering 350 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB 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: Land Rover Discovery pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is decisively lighter – 1640 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 751 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more room – 986 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 416 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery performs a bit better – up to 2061 L, which is about 256 L more than the Mercedes GLB.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery clearly perceptible takes the win – 803 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 kg.
Overall, the Land Rover Discovery shows itself to be slightly ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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.
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Price
67400 - 96900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 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
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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co2
221 - 224 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
89 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Length
4956 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Width
2073 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Height
1846 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
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Payload
500 kg
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Power HP
249 - 350 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Power kW
183 - 257 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
2997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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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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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.