Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
At RM729,800 versus RM1,191,888, the Land Rover Discovery is the pragmatic buy here if you need an executive SUV with seven seats, diesel torque and a lower annual hit: road tax is RM1,629. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is nearly a different animal, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the Land Rover Discovery’s 258 hp, 600 Nm and 8.1 seconds. It also has the bigger boot, but only five seats and a RM3,211 road tax bill.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if you need seven seats, 7.2 L/100 km diesel consumption and lower road tax more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second sprint, and can live with five seats and higher tax.
Key differences
- Seating: Land Rover Discovery 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5 seats
- Power and torque: Land Rover Discovery 258 hp/600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Land Rover Discovery 8.1 s/209 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 s/250 km/h
- Size: Land Rover Discovery 4,970 x 2,220 x 1,888 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 x 2,156 x 1,772 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Land Rover Discovery 2,923 mm/258 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 2,995 mm/630 L
- Road tax and warranty: Land Rover Discovery RM1,629/year/5 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211/year/4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 729,800✓ | RM 1,191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,993 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 258 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | 189 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,970 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,220 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,888 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,923 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Boot space | 258 L | 630 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 85 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,629✓ | RM 3,211 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Discovery
- Seven seats
- 600 Nm diesel torque
- 5-year warranty and RM1,629 road tax
- 8.1-second 0-100 km/h
- 258-litre boot
- Lacks auto emergency braking
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h
- 630-litre boot
- Only five seats
- RM3,211 annual road tax
- 4-year warranty
Discovery vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
For most family use, the Land Rover Discovery is better because it seats seven, costs RM462,088 less and has lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better if acceleration is the priority: it cuts 0-100 km/h from 8.1 to 3.9 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM462,088 more than the Land Rover Discovery.
Which is more practical for family use?
The Land Rover Discovery has seven seats to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE’s five, so it wins on passenger capacity. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE counters with a much larger 630-litre boot versus 258 litres.