Land Rover Range Rover vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover and 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 Land Rover Range Rover and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
When we compare the Land Rover Range Rover's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The 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 Land Rover Range Rover's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover.
Pricing: A used 2024 Land Rover Range Rover ranges from $139,982 to $259,996 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is priced between $194,622 to $259,953. For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover's price is between $115,929 and $216,861, with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class priced between $157,463 and $229,843.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover loses 56.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses 45.3 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz G-Class retains 10.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 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 Land Rover Range Rover’s base engine makes 395 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class base engine makes 416 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$115,929 - $216,861
Starting MSRP:
$107,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$157,463 - $229,843
Starting MSRP:
$143,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$176,910
Price Range:
$139,982 - $259,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
157
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,146
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$235,429
Price Range:
$194,622 - $259,953
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
180
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,461
# Good or Great Deals:
38
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$61,807
Depreciation %:
57.5%
Resale Value $:
$45,593
Residual Value %:
42.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$61,143
Depreciation %:
42.8%
Resale Value $:
$81,857
Residual Value %:
57.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
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 Land Rover Range Rover
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
18.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Land Rover Range Rover Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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5 out of / 29Ranking
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6 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 11Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
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
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 22Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Range Rover Trim Levels
P400 SE, P400 SE LWB, P530 Autobiography, P530 Autobiography LWB, P530 SE, P530 SE LWB, P615 SV, P615 SV LWB
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
AMG G 63, AMG G 63 4x4 Squared, 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
395 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 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):
0.074 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 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 571 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
40.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.5 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:
5240 lbs
Width:
87 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
198.9 inches
Wheelbase:
118 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5589 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:
21.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Interior Colors
Beige
Ecru
Black
Ebony / Ebony with Perlino
Brown
Caraway
Red
Deep Garnet
White
Perlino
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black / Black w/ Bengal Red A-Band / Black w/ Bronze Stitching / Black w/ Gold Stitching / Black w/ Lime Green A-Band / Black w/ Lime Green Stitching / Black w/ Pink Stitching / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ White Stitching / Black w/ Yacht Blue A-Band / Black w/ Yacht Blue Stitching
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Black / Nut Brown/Black / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Black / Tartufo Brown/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Bengal Red/Black / Classic Red/Black
White
Platinum White / Platinum White/Black
Blue
Yacht Blue / Yacht Blue/Black
Gray
Titanium Grey Pearl / Titanium Grey Pearl/Black
