2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2025 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLC 43

MSRP*: $67,100 to $72,900
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MPG - City 19 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.0 ft3 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 416-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 246 hp 416 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 in 187.0 - 188.7 in
Exterior Width 75.0 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 38.9 - 41.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Discovery Sport as you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Powertrain
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.