Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$375
- Discovery Sport: 0.9 in more rear legroom, 18.6 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- GLC: 7 mpg better, 9 hp more.
- GLC wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Discovery Sport | GLC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,175 | $50,800 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 255 hp | GLC |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | GLC |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 27 mpg | GLC |
| Cargo, max | 32.2 cu ft to 60.0 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.4 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | Discovery Sport |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | Discovery Sport |
| Front legroom | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | GLC |
| Length | 180.9 in | 185.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.0 in | 74.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,035 lb | 4,167 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,409 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 4.6 in | Discovery Sport |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s tested | 5.9 s tested | GLC |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport Landmark AWD $49,900 | GLC 300 RWD $49,550 | $350 |
| GLC 300 RWD $49,550 | Discovery Sport Landmark AWD $49,900 | $350 |
Cost to run
GLC costs $3,362 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Discovery Sport | GLC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $51,175 | $50,800 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,695 | $59,333 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GLC wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | GLC | 26% |
| Power | GLC | 4% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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