Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026)
Land Rover Discovery Sport (₹63.37 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLA (₹51.80 Lakh – ₹55.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹11.57 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the more powerful car, with 187 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Discovery Sport in short
The Discovery Sport is Land Rover's most affordable model in India and the only 5+2-seat option in the compact luxury SUV class: a single Dynamic SE trim at ₹63.37 lakh with petrol and diesel identically priced, per Land Rover India's official pan-India list. The third row is occasional-use, child-friendly seating, but no Mercedes GLA, BMW X1 or Audi Q3 offers one at all — that flexibility plus Land Rover's Terrain Response is the whole pitch.
Full Discovery Sport prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLA in short
The GLA is the entry point to Mercedes-Benz SUV ownership in India, priced ₹51.80–55.00 lakh across three variants. The 2024 facelift carries a 163 PS 1.3L turbo-petrol (GLA 200) or a 190 PS 2.0L diesel with 4MATIC all-wheel drive (GLA 220d), both with dual-clutch automatics. It is the only car in its class to pair a diesel with AWD, and its 425-litre boot is usable for the footprint. Rivals are the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40.
Full GLA prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Discovery Sport or GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹11.57 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Discovery Sport vs GLA — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Discovery Sport — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLA — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Discovery Sport or the GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹11.57 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the more powerful car, with 187 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.