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Mercedes SL Class vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes SL Class vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,247 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers clearly more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 46 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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 SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 547 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 880 Nm more.

SL Class

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: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is very slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers considerably more boot space – 780 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 540 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries considerably more – 641 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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.

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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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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 SL Class
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 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
12 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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