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Mercedes GLB vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes GLB vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably 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

GLB

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLB is only slightly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,260 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 573 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 GLB offers noticeably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers only slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

GLB

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLB is only slightly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably 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 visibly more – 641 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB 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 £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 431 - 631 km
Mercedes GLB
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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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 GLB
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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