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Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE450e

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Land Rover Discovery

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e

Overview

SpecLand Rover DiscoverySMercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e
Selected trimSGLE 450e
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridplug-in hybrid
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecLand Rover DiscoverySMercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e
MSRP$64,900 (best)$72,250
Lowest listing price$41,999 (best)—
Median listing price$49,999 (best)—
Highest listing price$78,479 (best)—
For sale now13 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecLand Rover DiscoverySMercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e
Combined MPG19 MPG23 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG23 MPG26 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe—60 MPGe (best)
Electric range—50 mi (best)
240V charge time—3 hr (best)
Fuel tank24 gal (best)17.2 gal

Performance

SpecLand Rover DiscoverySMercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e
Horsepower355 hp381 hp (best)
Torque369 lb-ft479 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3 L (best)2 L
CylindersI6I4

Size & capability

SpecLand Rover DiscoverySMercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume—74.9 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity8,200 lbs (best)7,700 lbs
Payload—1,601 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,145 lbs (best)5,754 lbs
Wheelbase115 in117.9 in (best)
Length195 in (best)194.3 in
Width79 in (best)76.7 in
Height74 in (best)70.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecLand Rover DiscoverySMercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimLand Rover DiscoveryMercedes-Benz GLE450e
1

S

$64,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

GLE 450e

$72,250 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Landmark Edition

$70,800 MSRP

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3

Tempest Edition

$84,300 MSRP

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Live inventory

Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE450e FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Discovery vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Discovery starts lower at $64,900. Live Land Rover Discovery listings start at $41,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
The 2027 Land Rover Discovery leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (64,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (50).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e leads on horsepower in this comparison (381).
Which has better seats: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
The 2027 Land Rover Discovery leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e?
The 2027 Land Rover Discovery leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).