2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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MPG - City 19 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.6 ft3 52.6 - 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 3,500 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 185.7 - 187.5 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Discovery Sport than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Land Rover Discovery Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Land Rover Discovery Sport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Land Rover Discovery Sport will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Discovery Sport doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. 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 GLC 300.