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Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 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.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is significantly cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,691 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Range Rover Velar

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 404 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

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

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.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is markedly lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 577 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers markedly more boot space – 552 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is far ahead 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 £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 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 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
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 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
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 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
247 - 297 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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