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Land Rover Discovery
2020 Land Rover Discovery
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$52,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
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$54,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Supercharged V6 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Land Rover Discovery
2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery Rear View Driving
2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery Dashboard
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Supercharged V6 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
332 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.4 ft
39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 7.5"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 7.5"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65VR19
P255/50HR19
Rear Tire
P235/65VR19
P255/50HR19
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
22 MPG
City
16 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.9 Tons/yr
8.0 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
23.5 gallons
22.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
376 miles
427.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
493.5 miles
585 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.1 in
194.3 in
Height
73 in
70.7 in
Max Width
78.7 in
76.7 in
Front Width
66.5 in
65.6 in
Rear Width
66.4 in
66.4 in
Wheelbase
115 in
117.9 in
Ground Clearance
8.7 in
7.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
40.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60.4 in
59.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.6 in
40.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.5 in
58.3 in

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
8,201 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
83.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
41.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
41.2 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Fuji White
  • Narvik Black
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Byron Blue Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Indus Silver Metallic
  • Portofino Blue Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Farallon Black Premium Metallic
  • Namib Orange Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Bright

Standard Interior Materials

  • Acorn/Ebony/Acorn, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Acorn/Ebony/Acorn, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony/Ebony, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony/Ebony, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Exclusive Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Espresso Brown, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Macchiato/Magmagrey, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Magmagrey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Tartufo, Leather Seat Trim
  • Espresso Brown/Magma Grey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Magma Grey, Exclusive Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/White, Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Optional
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Optional
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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