2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 350e

MSRP*: $59,900
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 313-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 313 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 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 350e. 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 350e.

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). Clearly, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, 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 350e, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Discovery Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.