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Mercedes V Class vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes V Class vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

Land Rover Discovery

  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

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

V Class

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.

Mercedes V Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,207 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers noticeably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is very slightly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries somewhat more – 908 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £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 - 8.6 L/100km
Mercedes V Class
Land Rover Discovery

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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 V Class
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
67,400 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
4,956 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
1,846 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,997 - 2,061 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

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