Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLE price starts at Rs. 1.00 Crore, which is Rs. 25.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Land Rover Discovery, priced at Rs. 1.25 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Discovery offers a claimed 12.37 kmpl, while the GLE delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the Discovery uses a 2996cc engine producing 296.36bhp@4000rpm and the GLE a 1993cc engine producing 265.52bhp@4200rpm. If you're deciding between the Discovery and GLE, the GLE is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Discovery stands out for performance.

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Discovery vs GLE Comparison Summary

Specification Land Rover DiscoveryMercedes-Benz GLE
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.25 CroreRs. 1.00 Crore
Mileage 12.37 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 2996 cc1993 cc
Max power 296.36bhp@4000rpm265.52bhp@4200rpm
Top speed Not Available230 Km/h

Discovery vs GLE Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Discovery 3.0 Diesel SMercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line
Rating
29 reviews
12 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.25 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.00 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2996 cc 1993 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.36bhp@4000rpm 265.52bhp@4200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Discovery Colors
Mercedes Benz GLE Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 12.37 Kmpl 16 kmpl
Boot Space 123 Liters 630 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 2,42,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,93,445 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.12 Lakh Discovery Insurance Rs. 4.15 Lakh GLE Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2996 cc
1993 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
OM654 Turbocharged I4
Engine Displacement
2996 cc
1993 cc
Max Power
296.36bhp@4000rpm
265.52bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
550Nm@1800-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Kerb Weight
2509 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
6.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
93 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
230 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12.37 Kmpl
16 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
16 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
258 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Full
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
123 Liters
630 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Roof Carrier
Optional
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4956*2220*1888 mm3
4924*2157*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2923 mm
2500 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front & Rear
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
8
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Optional
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
MirrorLink
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Driver
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Amazon Apple Spotfy Tidal Music Apps
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
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Land Rover Discovery Vs Mercedes-Benz GLE FAQs

Which car is cheaper Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is cheaper than Land Rover Discovery by ₹25.25 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE?
For the 3.0 Diesel S version, 2996 cc Diesel engine of Discovery produces 296.36bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 300d 4Matic AMG Line version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265.52bhp@4200rpm of power and 550Nm@1800-2200rpm of torque

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