Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | P300 S | GLE 550e 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,200 (best) | $66,700 |
| Lowest listing price | $15,990 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $63,578 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $88,836 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 44 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | — | 43 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 10 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 1.9 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal (best) | 21 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 436 hp (best) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 70.5 cu ft | 80.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,952 lbs (best) | 4,410 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,845 lbs (best) | 5,456 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.1 in (best) | 114.8 in |
| Length | 195.1 in (best) | 189.7 in |
| Width | — | 78.9 in (best) |
| Height | 74.3 in (best) | 70.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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.
| Trim | Land Rover Discovery | Mercedes-Benz GLE550e |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P300 S $60,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 550e 4MATIC $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | P300 Dynamic SE $64,600 MSRP | — |
| 3 | P360 Gemini Edition $70,800 MSRP | — |
| 4 | P360 Tempest Edition $83,500 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Land Rover Discovery vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery starts lower at $60,200. Live Land Rover Discovery listings start at $15,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2026 Land Rover Discovery leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (60,200).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (10).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on horsepower in this comparison (436).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2026 Land Rover Discovery leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2026 Land Rover Discovery leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).