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Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery is noticeably cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,291 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Discovery

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 GLS offers slightly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is very slightly lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more boot space – 986 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 631 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries barely more – 820 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery comes out clearly 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.

from £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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
206 - 226 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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