Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Land Rover Discovery 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Land Rover Discovery) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 55 HP less power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 100 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Despite less power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.89 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller. Mercedes GLE is 3 cm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 1231 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | 2485 litres | |
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Land Rover Discovery has more luggage space. Mercedes GLE has 541 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Discovery (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.8 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`890 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 800 | 38 400 | |
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