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Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is noticeably cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,941 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 46 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers somewhat more torque with 750 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is moderately lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more boot space – 655 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel 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
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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