Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)
Land Rover Discovery (₹1.26 Crore – ₹1.39 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLS (₹1.38 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Discovery is more affordable — it starts ₹11.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more powerful car, with 376 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 GLS in short
The GLS is Mercedes' full-size seven-seat SUV — the 'S-Class of SUVs' — priced from ₹1.375 crore for the petrol GLS 450 and ₹1.397 crore for the GLS 450d diesel, both 3.0L six-cylinders with 4MATIC. It is locally assembled in India, which keeps it sharply priced against the CBU BMW X7. We currently list only the two officially confirmed base prices; the trim ladder above them is under verification after aggregator listings disagreed.
Full GLS prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Discovery or GLS?
The Land Rover Discovery is more affordable — it starts ₹11.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Discovery vs GLS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Discovery — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Discovery or the GLS?
The Land Rover Discovery is more affordable — it starts ₹11.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more powerful car, with 376 bhp against 345 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.