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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery is clearly superior overall 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 £81,000
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Land Rover Discovery

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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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 Sprinter Bus
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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