Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Verdict
At RM729,800, the Land Rover Discovery costs RM103,912 more than the RM625,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, so the decision is not just diesel versus electric. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quicker, with 355 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, and gets a 118.0 kWh battery with 673 km range. The Discovery counters with a taller, wider body, 258 litres of boot space versus 195 litres, an 85-litre tank and a five-year warranty.
Discovery
Pick the Land Rover Discovery if you want the taller, wider seven-seat SUV with diesel range confidence, more boot space and the longer warranty.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want the quicker electric seven-seat SUV, lower annual road tax and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Discovery RM729,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Discovery 258 hp, 8.1 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp, 6.1 s
- Energy: Land Rover Discovery 2,993 cc diesel, 7.2 L/100 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV dual motor electric, 118.0 kWh battery, 673 km range
- Size: Land Rover Discovery 4,970 mm long, 2,220 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 5,125 mm long, 1,959 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Land Rover Discovery 2,923 mm, 258 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 3,210 mm, 195 L
- Road tax and warranty: Land Rover Discovery RM1,629/year, 5 years; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455/year, 4 years
Discovery
- Seven seats with the larger 258-litre boot figure
- 600 Nm diesel torque and all-wheel drive
- Five-year warranty
- Costs RM103,912 more to buy
- Slower 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM1,629 annual road tax
EQS SUV
- Quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- Lower RM455 annual road tax
- Smaller 195-litre boot figure
- Four-year warranty is shorter
- Lower 1,718 mm height than the Discovery
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 729,800 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with common-rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers | — |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 258 hp | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 209 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 189 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,970 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,220 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,888 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,923 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,298 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 10 Split-Spoke Style 1012 Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Three on Middle Row Seats, Two on Last Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding, Manual Slide and Recline Middle Row, 50:50 Split-Folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row | 6 |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 10" InTouchControl Pro, Meridian Sound System with 10 Speakers and Subwoofer | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,629 | RM 455✓ |
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 vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for most road-biased buyers because it is cheaper, quicker and has far lower road tax. The Land Rover Discovery makes more sense if boot space, diesel use and a five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery costs RM729,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888. That makes the Discovery RM103,912 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds against the Land Rover Discovery’s 8.1 seconds. Top speed is almost identical: 210 km/h for the Mercedes-Benz and 209 km/h for the Land Rover.