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2017 Land Rover Discovery vs. Its Competition

2017 Land Rover Discovery
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

The new Discovery puts a heavier emphasis on family utility in this new generation; as such, it's a natural rival for the German utes and a couple of outliers.

The Audi Q7 has some of the best dynamics and best technology in its class, though it's not as hardcore about off-roading as Land Rover.

The same is true for the BMW and Mercedes utes, which also offer diesel power, though to get seven seats in a Mercedes SUV, you'll need to move up to the GLS-Class.

Volvo's XC90 is as serene a crossover as we've ever come across, but it lacks some of the polish seen in established German rivals.

Finally, the Lexus GX takes the Toyota 4Runner's off-road hardware and adds even more technology assists, but it's clumsy on the road and expensive, despite its age.

2017 Land Rover Discovery2017 Land Rover Discovery
Browse Used Listings		2017 Audi Q72017 Audi Q7
Browse Used Listings		2017 BMW X52017 BMW X5
Browse Used Listings		2017 Lexus GX 4602017 Lexus GX
Browse Used Listings		2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
Browse Used Listings		2017 Volvo XC90 Excellence2017 Volvo XC90
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Quick Specs
7.6
An SUV or crossover that provides a better balance of capability than the 2017 Land Rover Discovery simply doesn't exist.
8.0
The 2017 Audi Q7 gets a rakish new sport-wagon look, a finely detailed, tech-savvy interior, and serious chassis advancements underneath—including a dramatic weight loss, available rear-wheel steering, and a plug-in hybrid version.
7.2
The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs.
For an old-school SUV, the Lexus GX acquits itself quite well.
7.7
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class pared down its powertrains to gas only or a plug-in hybrid, although it still has plenty of stops in between for luxury buyers.
7.3
The 2017 Volvo XC90 is comfortable, capable, and only whispers its virtues—reinterpreting the Volvo brand as quiet sophistication in comfort, style, and efficiency.
MSRP From     
$49,990$49,000$56,600$51,680$52,000$45,750
Gas Mileage     
16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6Premium Unleaded V-8Premium Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
N/AStandard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDN/AStandard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
SE V6 Supercharged2.0 TFSI PremiumsDrive35i Sports Activity VehicleGX 460 4WDGLE 350 SUVT5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum
Drivetrain     
Four Wheel DriveAll WheelRear Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
575755
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport Utilityquattro Sport UtilitySports Activity VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2017 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2017 Audi Q72017 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2017 BMW X52017 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2017 Lexus GX2017 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class2017 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2017 Volvo XC90