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Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 125,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Range Rover?

Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • markedly cheaper
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Land Rover Range Rover

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • 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

GLS

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 GLS is markedly cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 125,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,566 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Range Rover

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 Land Rover Range Rover offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover is very slightly lighter – 2,504 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers considerably more boot space – 818 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 463 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries barely more – 846 kg compared to 820 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover is clearly superior overall 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 GLS
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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 GLS
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
125,200 - 275,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
115 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 226 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
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
645 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
300 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 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
247 - 297 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Land Rover
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