2021 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover and 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
When comparing the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover's and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover's and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a better car than the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover.
Pricing: A used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover ranges from $56,741 to $99,992 while a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is priced between $131,847 to $204,065.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover loses 56.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses 45.3 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class retains 10.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Range Rover is 7.5 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Range Rover being ranked 13 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class being ranked 8 out of 22.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Range Rover is 8.1 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz G-Class the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Range Rover.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class base engine makes 416 horsepower. The Range Rover is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 633 miles. The G-Class is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$92,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,620
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,300 - $131,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$131,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,620
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,300 - $131,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$73,176
Price Range:
$56,741 - $99,992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,853
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$32,035 - $170,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
220
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,945
# Good or Great Deals:
99
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$170,791
Price Range:
$131,847 - $204,065
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,853
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$32,035 - $170,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
186
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,315
# Good or Great Deals:
72
Land Rover Range Rover Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Land Rover Range Rover
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.5 - 15.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
15.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.5 - 15.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 32.7
Land Rover Range Rover Rankings
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15 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
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18 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 26Ranking
26 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
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10 out of / 11Ranking
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17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 22Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Trim Levels
Autobiography, Autobiography Fifty Edition, Autobiography Fifty Edition LWB, Autobiography LWB, Base, HSE Td6, P400 HSE Westminster Edition, P525 HSE Westminster Edition, SVAutobiography Dynamic, SVAutobiography Dynamic Black, SVAutobiography LWB
2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
AMG G 63, G 550
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
416 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
450 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
495 / 633 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 19 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
34.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
143.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4974 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5554 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
189.7 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Cirrus Headlining and Ebony IP / Ebony w/Ebony Headlining and Ebony IP / Ebony w/Ivory Headlining
Brown
Almond w/Ivory Headlining and Espresso/Almond IP
White
Ivory w/Ebony Headlining and Ebony/Ivory IP / Ivory w/Ivory Headlining and Ebony/Ivory IP
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Bronze Stitching / Black w/ Gold Stitching / Black w/ Lime Green Stitching / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ White Stitching / Black w/ Yacht Blue Stitching
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Black / Nut Brown/Black / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Black / Tartufo Brown/Black
White
Platinum White / Platinum White/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Espresso Brown
Blue
Yacht Blue / Yacht Blue/Black
Gray
Titanium Grey Pearl / Titanium Grey Pearl/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Bengal Red/Black / Classic Red/Black
