Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is RM2,338 cheaper yet far quicker, with 402 hp and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time against the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s 237 hp and 8.2 seconds. It also gets a longer wheelbase and slightly bigger boot. The Discovery Sport fights back with seven seats, a 5-year warranty and a higher 199 km/h top speed, so it is the more flexible family SUV if you need the extra row. The EQC is the sharper pick for performance and EV running, provided five seats are enough.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, a 5-year warranty and a petrol SUV with a 70-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want 402 hp, 5.1-second acceleration and 437 km of electric range for slightly less money.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226; Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888
- Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport 7; Mercedes-Benz EQC 5
- Power: Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Discovery Sport 8.2 s; Mercedes-Benz EQC 5.1 s
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Discovery Sport 2,741 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQC 2,873 mm
- Boot space: Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 L; Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 396,226 | RM 393,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 237 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 5.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 199 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 80.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | 437 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,599 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 2,173 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Height | 1,724 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Boot space | 479 L | 495 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | RM 545 |
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 Sport
- Seven-seat cabin
- 5-year warranty
- Higher 199 km/h top speed
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Uses 8.3 L/100 km
- Costs RM2,338 more
EQC
- Strong 402 hp output
- Quick 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 437 km EV range
- Five seats only
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM545 yearly road tax
Discovery Sport vs EQC FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport or Mercedes-Benz EQC better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is better for pace and electric driving, with 402 hp, 5.1-second acceleration and 437 km range. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is better if you need seven seats and a longer 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport costs RM396,226, while the Mercedes-Benz EQC costs RM393,888. That makes the Land Rover RM2,338 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has seven seats, so it is the more useful family hauler if passenger count matters. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has only five seats, but its boot is slightly larger at 495 litres versus 479 litres.