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Mercedes GLA vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (38800 £ vs 78600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mercedes GLA

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLA has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38800 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78600 £. That’s a price difference of around 39764 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Range Rover Sport manages with 2.70 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 118 km, about 44 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

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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 has a noticeable edge – offering 635 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes GLA takes 4.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport performs slight better – reaching 290 km/h, while the Mercedes GLA tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover Sport pulls distinct stronger with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes GLA is convincingly lighter – 1570 kg compared to 2390 kg. The difference is around 820 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers clearly perceptible more room – 647 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport performs slight better – up to 1491 L, which is about 61 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover Sport clearly perceptible takes the win – 830 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £78,600
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
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Mercedes GLA

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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Price
78600 - 175700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
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12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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66 - 216 g/km
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61 - 266 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Curb weight
2390 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Length
4946 - 4970 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Width
2043 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Height
1814 - 1820 mm
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Max trunk capacity
1491 L
Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
640 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 290 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes GLA have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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