Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Land Rover Discovery starts from $116,006 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB opens at $63,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLB the more affordable entry point by $52,106.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $127,607 and $70,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Discovery features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery stands out with panoramic roof and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The Mercedes-Benz GLB counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Discovery gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers synthetic leather.

The Land Rover Discovery uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery measures 4,956mm long on a 2,923mm wheelbase, 322mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLB a 312L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Discovery leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $85 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $85 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.