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

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $61,850 to $64,350
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 74.9 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 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 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 350 than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 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 GLE 350, 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). Clearly, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

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 GLE 350.

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 GLE 350. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.