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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (80,100 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes GLC?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes GLC

4.3 (14 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Range Rover Sport

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes GLC is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers marginally more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 10 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Range Rover Sport

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is clearly lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers marginally more boot space – 647 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries noticeably more – 830 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Reviews Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.3 (14 Reviews)
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David
23 Jul 2026, 09:55:25

There's no comparison: Mercedes has spent 140 years creating genuine marvels of automotive engineering, while ZEEKR has been around for, at most, four years — they can't be compared.

Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
60 - 259 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
647 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,043 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 - 830 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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