Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Discovery S 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.25 Cr, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
Land Rover Discovery S 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Discovery	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	345 bhp @ 4000 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Land Rover Discovery

₹ 1.25 Cr

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.25 Cr

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹2,31,279

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,166

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

258 litres

493 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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90 litres

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

3 Rows

Battery Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

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Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

Electric Motor

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Range

—

AC Regular Charging

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Drivetrain

AWD

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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6.1 seconds

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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6.1 seconds

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

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Engine Type

3.0 Litre Turbocharged

M256 Turbocharged I6 With Integrated Starter-Alternator

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

700 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

210 kmph

250 kmph

Others

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

11.9 kmpl

10.1 kmpl

Battery

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Width

2073 mm

2157 mm

Ground Clearance

207 mm

200 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

207 mm

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Height

1888 mm

1823 mm

Wheelbase

2923 mm

3135 mm

Length

4956 mm

5209 mm

Kerb Weight

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2460 kg

Front Suspension

Fully Independent, Double Wishbones With Coil Springs

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Suspension

Fully Independent, Multi-link With Coil Springs

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Minimum Turning Radius

6.2 metres

6 metres

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

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Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Tyres

255 / 55 R20

275 / 45 R21

Rear Tyres

255 / 55 R20

315 / 40 R21

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof Rails

Optional

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Black

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Interior Colours

Ebony, Acorn / Ebony

Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black

Massage Seats

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

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One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Dual Tone

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Body Coloured

Soft-close Door

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Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

Gesture Control

—

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

12.3 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

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Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof And Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Purifier

Optional

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Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vents On Roof , Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Yes(Front Only)

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Intelligent

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED,Halogen

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Multi-colour

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Discovery

✓Premium cabin with ample space and luxurious interior
✓Best at Off-the-road driving
✓Excellent suspension and drivetrain
✓Heavy load towing capacity

Mercedes-Benz GLS

✓Extremely spacious 7-seater luxury SUV with premium comfort in all rows.
✓Refined petrol & powerful diesel engines with advanced hybrid support.
✓AIRMATIC air suspension delivers excellent comfort and stability.
✓Loaded with cutting-edge tech: MBUX, Burmester, MULTIBEAM LED, Transparent Bonnet.
✓Strong safety package with multiple ADAS features and 360° vision.
✓High-quality materials and AMG Line styling elevate cabin and exterior appeal.