2024 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery

2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 74.3 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 355 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 - 8,200 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 195.1 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the Land Rover Discovery, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Discovery as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Land Rover Discovery or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Discovery takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
With the Land Rover Discovery, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The Land Rover Discovery has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Land Rover Discovery and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Discovery and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Land Rover Discovery as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.