8.1
2024 Land Rover Discovery review
Land Rover is out, and Discovery is in as a brand. The artist formerly known as the Land Rover Discovery still has plenty to offer in 2024.
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Scott Collie
Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Land Rover Discovery
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
7.7
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery D350 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$116,006 - $130,405
$139,900 - $168,800
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$780)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$2,860)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$2,235)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2995 - 2996 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW - 265kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
