Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs Land Rover Discovery Vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 1 Crore

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₹ 75.59 Lakh

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Overview

Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs Land Rover Discovery Vs Volvo XC90 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the GLS Vs Discovery Vs XC90 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

GLS Vs Discovery Vs XC90 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz GLS in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1 Crore. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1 Crore. On the other hand, Land Rover Discovery price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 75.59 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 87.99 Lakh for range topping Petrol model Lastly, the Diesel Volvo XC90 starts at ₹ 80.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 87.9 Lakh for the fully-loaded Diesel model. The base Hybrid version of the Volvo XC90 costs ₹ 1.31 Crore, whereas the Volvo XC90 Hybrid top-end costs ₹ 1.42 Crore.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz GLS	Land Rover Discovery	Volvo XC90
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 75.59 Lakh	₹ 80.9 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	Land Rover	Volvo
Body Type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Mileage	11.00 Kmpl	9.20 Kmpl	16.60 Kmpl
Power	326 bhp	335 bhp	232 bhp
Engine	2925 CC	2995 CC	1969 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel

GLS Vs Discovery Vs XC90 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol engine returns 11 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 11 Kmpl. The Land Rover Discovery base Petrol returns 9 Kmpl. The Volvo XC90 Diesel basic model, on the other hand, gives 17 Kmplwhile its Hybrid base returns 17 Kmpl of mileage.

GLS Vs Discovery Vs XC90 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz GLS gets 362 bhp Petrol engine and 326 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Land Rover Discovery comes in 335 bhp Petrol engine. Lastly, the Volvo XC90 is offered in 232 bhp Diesel engine and 2 Hybrid 398, 408 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type	2.9-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine	3.0 L Si6 Petrol Automatic	Four-cylinder Twin Turbo-charged Diesel Engine With PowerPulse
Displacement (CC)	2925 CC	2995 CC	1969 CC
No Of Cylinder	6	6	4
Power	326 bhp@3600-4200 rpm	335 bhp@6500 rpm	232 bhp@4000 rpm
Torque	700 Nm@1200-3200 rpm	450 Nm@3500-5000 rpm	480 Nm@1750-2250 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD	AWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A	N/A

Dimensions

Length	5207 mm	4988 mm	4950 mm
Width	2157 mm	2220 mm	2140 mm
Height	1823 mm	1888 mm	1776 mm
Wheelbase	3075 mm	2922 mm	2984 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	209 mm	238 mm
Boot Space	N/A	280 L	300 L
Kerb Weight	2505 Kg	N/A	2130 Kg
Gross Weight	3250 Kg	N/A	2630 Kg
Front Track	1705 mm	1692 mm	1668 mm
Rear Track	1692 mm	1687 mm	1671 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	6.15 m	5.80 m
No. Of Doors	5	5	5
Seating Capacity	7	5	7

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	275/50 R20	255/55 R19	235/55 R19
Rear Tyre Size	275/50 R20	255/55 R19	235/55 R19

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Electronic Air Suspension	Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Electronic Air Suspension	Air Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	11.00 Kmpl	9.20 Kmpl	16.60 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	100.0	89.0	71.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.8 seconds	7.1 seconds	7.8 seconds
Max Speed	222	215	230

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Active Braking Assist		-	-
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus		-	-
Blind Spot Assist		-	-
Parking Package with 360 degree camera		-	-
SOS emergency call function	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	4-Zone Electronic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	ARTICO Leather	Leather	Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
MBUX rear tablet		-	-
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system		-	-
Navigation Connectivity package		-	-
Pre-installation for entertainment and comfort features		-	-
Vehicle Monitoring		-	-
Widescreen cockpit		-	-
Windows/sunroof open close from App		-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Halogen	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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