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Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 5-year value retention (40% vs 40%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Land Rover Discovery holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Land Rover Discovery comes out ahead, holding about 40% of its value versus 40% for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Over the first five years the Land Rover Discovery loses roughly $35,819 while the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class loses about $37,177 — a gap near $1,358.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Land Rover Discovery sheds about 11% in year one versus 8% for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.