2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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S 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Discovery Sport S 4WD	19	23	$39,386	$41,900
Discovery Sport S R-Dynamic 4WD	19	23	$40,984	$43,600
Discovery Sport SE 4WD	19	23	$42,629	$45,350
Discovery Sport SE R-Dynamic 4WD	19	23	$44,133	$46,950

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	24	$61,006	$64,900
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$56,306	$59,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$72,286	$76,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	15	22	$69,466	$73,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$79,430	$84,500
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	28	$48,551	$51,650
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$42,488	$45,200
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$40,608	$43,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,386

$61,006

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,900

$64,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$698 / month

$1082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport explores the borders of status and image better than it explores the wilderness.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call.

TCC Likes

Clean styling
High-quality cockpit
Good cargo space

Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Middling gas mileage
Pricey
Seats are stiff

Top prices approach $100,000
Compromised outward vision in coupes
Small rear doors in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

39.1

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

181

187

Height, Overall (in)

62.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

107.9

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Brakes

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4409

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4409

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4409

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

441

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

441

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4035

4235

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5620

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

269 @ 1400

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

246 @ 5500

385 @ 6100

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.86

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

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

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.54

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.54

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.8

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

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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