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Mercedes T Class vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes T Class vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes T Class

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

T Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes T Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,404 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 substantially more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 219 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

T 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 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries visibly more – 803 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery comes out modestly 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
Mercedes T Class
Land Rover Discovery

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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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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 T Class
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 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
135 - 167 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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