2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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MPG - City 19 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 181.0 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 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 Sport.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). The Land Rover Discovery Sport is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Land Rover Discovery Sport transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Land Rover Discovery Sport as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.