Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz SL

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Discovery Sport and Mercedes-Benz SL. The Land Rover Discovery Sport price is Rs. 67.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz SL price is Rs. 99.94 Lakh. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is available in 1997 cc engine with 4 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel), Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), Diesel and Petrol and Mercedes-Benz SL is available in 3498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Discovery Sport vs SL Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Discovery Sport	SL
Price	Rs. 67.90 Lakh	Rs. 99.94 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	3498 cc
Power	201 bhp	312 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

SE R-Dynamic Diesel

Rs. 67.90 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz SL

350

Rs. 99.94 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

SE R-Dynamic Diesel

Mercedes-Benz SL

350

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.9
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3498 cc, In V Shape
Engine Type	2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4(Mild Hybrid)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 3750 rpm	312 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	430 Nm @ 1750 rpm	360 Nm @ 4900 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Passive Anti-Roll bar	Coil spring with stabilisers
Rear Suspension	Integral Multi-link with Passive Anti-Roll bar	Coil spring with stabilisers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	255 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	255 / 45 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Pillars
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony, Light Oyster / Ebony
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Santorini Black Metallic
	Portofino Blue
	Firenze Red Metallic
	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Fuji White

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Discovery Sport vs SL Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Discovery Sport and Mercedes-Benz SL?

Land Rover Discovery Sport price is Rs. 67.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz SL price is Rs. 99.94 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Discovery Sport is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Discovery Sport compared to SL?

For the SE R-Dynamic Diesel variant, 1997 cc Diesel engine of Discovery Sport produces 201 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 350 variant, 3498 cc Petrol engine of SL produces 312 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Mercedes-Benz SL

Length (mm)	4597	4562
Width (mm)	2069	1820
Height (mm)	1727	1317
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2560
Ground Clearance (mm)	167
Kerb Weight (kg)	2087	1825

Doors (Doors)	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3
Bootspace (litres)		235
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	80

Sunroof / Moonroof	Fixed
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Headlights	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000