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Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 122700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Range Rover?

Mercedes GLS

Land Rover Range Rover

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLS has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 96100 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26622 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Range Rover manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

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 Mercedes GLS has a slight edge – offering 634 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs barely noticeable better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Land Rover Range Rover tops out at 261 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls slight stronger with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

GLS

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover is hardly perceptible lighter – 2504 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers decisively more room – 818 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 463 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs barely noticeable better – up to 2400 L, which is about 224 L more than the Land Rover Range Rover.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover slightly takes the win – 846 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 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.

Mercedes GLS
Land Rover Range Rover

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from about £122,700
Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 615 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 117 km

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
96100 - 208500 £
Price
122700 - 244700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
31.80 kWh
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
2504 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
5052 - 5258 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
2047 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1870 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
1841 - 2176 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, 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
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 261 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.