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Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

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

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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.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is noticeably lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 631 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers considerably more boot space – 780 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 425 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries noticeably more – 820 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport stands 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.

from £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Mercedes GLS

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 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 GLS
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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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