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Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 125,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Land Rover Range Rover?

Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLE is considerably cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 125,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,316 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover offers moderately more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 12 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

Range Rover

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 Mercedes GLE offers very slightly 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 GLE is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

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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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLE is barely lighter – 2,390 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers moderately more boot space – 818 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries marginally more – 846 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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.

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 GLE
Land Rover Range Rover

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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 GLE
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
125,200 - 275,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
115 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 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
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
645 - 846 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
300 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
221 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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