2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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HSE 286hp 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Discovery Sport HSE 286hp 4WD	20	25	$46,431	$49,395
Discovery Sport HSE 4WD	21	25	$39,851	$42,395
Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 286hp 4WD	20	25	$49,721	$52,895
Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 4WD	21	25	$43,987	$46,795
Discovery Sport SE 4WD	21	25	$35,527	$37,795

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$56,172	$60,400
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$52,313	$56,250
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC Coupe	15	22	$68,030	$73,150
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC SUV	16	22	$65,007	$69,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	15	22	$75,098	$80,750
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	27	$43,338	$46,600
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$39,107	$42,050
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	28	$37,247	$40,050
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$46,491	$49,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,431

$56,172

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,395

$60,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$823 / month

$1007 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport builds on the automaker’s reputation in all the right ways. It’s comfortable, relatively affordable, and still capable.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class captivates crossover types with its lush cabin and its plush ride; there’s AMG power on tap if you must.

TCC Likes

Capable off-road
Well-equipped at every trim level
Handsome exterior

Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine

TCC Dislikes

No standard heated seats?
Somewhat thirsty
Pricey uprated engine

Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

38.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.8

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

180.7

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

67.9

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

107.9

113.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

66.9

49.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P255/45VR20

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5520

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4140

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1500

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

286 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.80

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.24

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

5.35

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.86

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Strut

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

8.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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