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

Compare performance (634 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 78600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mercedes GLS

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.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 78600 £, while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £. That’s a price difference of around 17520 £.

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

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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 barely noticeable edge – offering 635 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport performs barely noticeable better – reaching 290 km/h, while the Mercedes GLS tops out at 280 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Sport is slight lighter – 2390 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers convincingly more room – 647 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs noticeable better – up to 2400 L, which is about 909 L more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover Sport a bit takes the win – 830 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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 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 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
96100 - 208500 £
Price
78600 - 175700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 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
-
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
31.80 kWh
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
61 - 266 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
2390 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
4946 - 4970 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
2043 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1814 - 1820 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
1491 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
640 - 830 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
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 290 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 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

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Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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