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Mercedes GLA vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 125,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Land Rover Range Rover?

Mercedes GLA vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably 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

GLA

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes GLA is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,800 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 125,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86,392 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover offers markedly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 42 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

Range Rover

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover offers markedly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

GLA

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLA is significantly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 934 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers considerably more boot space – 818 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries considerably more – 846 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 346 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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.

from £125,200
Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 115 - 116 km
Mercedes GLA
Land Rover Range Rover

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.

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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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Mercedes GLA
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
125,200 - 275,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
115 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
62 - 267 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
645 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
300 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
221 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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