2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 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 450e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450e

MSRP*: $71,350
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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 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 381-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 381 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 194.3 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 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Land Rover Discovery Sport than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 450e, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Discovery Sport is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, 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 450e.

Handling
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

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 GLE 450e.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.