Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) or Mercedes-Benz GLB X247?

2014–present vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Discovery Sport (L550) 4,599 mm, GLB X247 4,638 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Discovery Sport (L550) 981 l, GLB X247 570 l.
Lowest consumption: Discovery Sport (L550) 5.3 l/100 km, GLB X247 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Discovery Sport (L550) 110–184 kW, GLB X247 85–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Discovery Sport (L550) 27 items (Pure), GLB X247 26 items (Base).
On Autodrom: GLB X247 from €12,150 (1 listing); no Discovery Sport (L550) is listed right now.

Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)2014–present · 4 engines · Pure, SE, HSE, HSE LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLB X2472019–present · 8 engines · Base, Style, Progressive, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €12,150 →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)2014–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz GLB X2472019–present1 listing · from €12,150
Dimensions
Length	Length4,597 mm–4,599 mm	Length4,634 mm–4,638 mm
Width	Width1,894 mm–1,904 mm	Width1,834 mm
Height	Height1,724 mm–1,727 mm	Height1,653 mm–1,662 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,741 mm	Wheelbase2,829 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance212 mm	Ground clearance143 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume963 l–981 l	Trunk volume565 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,775 kg–1,885 kg	Curb weight1,555 kg–1,769 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank51 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines8
Power	Power110–184 kW (150–250 hp)	Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TD4 150	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 200 d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · P250 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h5.2 s · AMG GLB 35 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsPure · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Pure	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · R-Dynamic	Items in the top trim37 · Progressive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety7 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€12,150

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) or Mercedes-Benz GLB X247?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 4,638 mm, Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) 4,599 mm (a 39 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,829 vs 2,741 mm. Boot: 570 vs 981 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) or Mercedes-Benz GLB X247?

The most frugal Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TD4 150); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 4.9 l/100 km (200 d).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) or Mercedes-Benz GLB X247?

The strongest Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (P250 2.0); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 225 kW (306 hp) (AMG GLB 35 4MATIC).

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