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Mercedes E Class vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mercedes E Class vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • only slightly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes E Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,110 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 2 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

Range Rover Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class offers barely more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers moderately more boot space – 647 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries noticeably more – 830 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class holds a decisive overall lead 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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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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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Mercedes E Class
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
78,600 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
641 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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