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Mercedes GLC vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes GLC vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • 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

GLC

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 Sport is only slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,870 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers considerably more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 70 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes GLC offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

GLC

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is marginally lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more boot space – 780 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries somewhat more – 641 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC is decisively ahead 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.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
Mercedes GLC
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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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 GLC
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
41 - 214 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
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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