Crowd pleasers
These upmarket seven-seat SUVs are not only versatile but also reasonably priced. But which one will win you over the most?
*Price today is based on a 2020 model with average mileage and full service history,correct at time of writing
Price today
£30,000*
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4Matic AMG Line Premium List price when new £43,830 Available from 2020-present
The GLB’s goal is to beat the Discovery Sport at its own game, with a flashy interior and the promise of greater efficiency
Price today
£30,000*
Land Rover Discovery Sport
D180 AWD SE List price when new £43,625 Available from 2014-present
Once Land Rover’s bestselling model, the Discovery Sport offers a fine blend of comfort and practicality
1 While the dashboard doesn’t look as flash as the GLB’s, its materials are fairly plush and it feels solidly constructed
2 A lot of the controls are touch-sensitive, so they can be distracting to use, but the air-con knobs couldn’t be simpler
3 Lofty driving position is spot on, plus the broad seat offers full electric adjustment, including for lumbar support
Photography:John Bradshaw
1 Attractive air vents combine with ambient lighting to make the interior look special, but air-con panel feels cheap
2 There are lots of ways to interact with the GLB’s infotainment system, including an intuitive laptop-style trackpad
3 Steering wheel offers lots of adjustment, but the front seats are narrow and dig into the small of your back
Discovery Sport leans dramatically in corners, but the speed and weighting of its steering are well judged
GLB corners flatter and is more agile than the Discovery Sport, aided by the fact that it’s significantly lighter