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Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Discovery - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (634 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 67400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Land Rover Discovery?
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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 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 67400 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8899 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.40 L. The difference is about 6.40 L per 100 km.
Discovery
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 GLE has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls somewhat stronger with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.
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Space and Everyday Use:
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 GLE is hardly perceptible lighter – 2310 kg compared to 2391 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers evident more room – 986 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 331 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Discovery performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2061 L, which is about 6 L more than the Mercedes GLE.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery a bit takes the win – 803 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLE sits well ahead of its rival 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.
Mercedes GLE
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from about £76,300
Mercedes GLE
Mercedes GLE
The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.
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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 GLE
Land Rover Discovery
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
76300 - 175800 £
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Price
67400 - 96900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 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
89 - 114 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
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co2
221 - 224 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 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
2310 - 2800 kg
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Curb weight
2391 - 2442 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
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Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
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Length
4924 - 4961 mm
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Length
4956 mm
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Width
1947 mm
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Width
2073 mm
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Height
1716 - 1797 mm
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Height
1846 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
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Max trunk capacity
1997 - 2061 L
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
289 - 634 HP
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Power HP
249 - 350 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
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Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
213 - 466 kW
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Power kW
183 - 257 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
2997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.