Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Land Rover Discovery (₹1.26 Crore – ₹1.39 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹26.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 345 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Discovery in short
The Discovery is Land Rover's dedicated seven-seater, updated for MY26 in October 2025 with a new trim walk: Gemini at ₹1.26 crore, Dynamic HSE at ₹1.30 crore and the new Tempest flagship at ₹1.39 crore, all powered by the 350 PS D350 mild-hybrid diesel. Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. Unlike the five-seat Range Rover Sport it shares showrooms with, all three rows here are genuinely usable — its rivals are the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7 and Volvo XC90.
Full Discovery prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLE in short
The GLE is Mercedes' large luxury SUV for India, running from ₹1.00 crore for the 300d AMG Line to ₹1.52 crore for the 449 PS AMG GLE 53 Coupé. In between sit six-cylinder petrol (450) and diesel (450d) variants plus Night Edition trims, all with 4MATIC and a 630-litre boot. India-spec cars are five-seaters. It competes with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 — the Q7 counters with seven seats, the GLE with its engine breadth.
Full GLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Discovery or GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹26.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Discovery vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Discovery — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Discovery or the GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹26.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 345 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.