Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

The Land Rover Discovery starts from $116,006 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE opens at $128,900. That makes the Land Rover Discovery the more affordable entry point by $12,894.

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 $141,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLE by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

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 GLE gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Discovery stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE counters with head-up display, Burmester audio and 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 GLE 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 GLE responds with a Diesel making 198kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 198kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 1.0s 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, 32mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE at 4,924mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLE a 372L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg 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 $1,881/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $1,881 (Mercedes-Benz GLE). The Mercedes-Benz GLE saves you roughly $342 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 GLE). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.