Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
In comparing the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Pricing
A used 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport ranges from $21,499 to $41,928 while a used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is priced between $16,998 to $36,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport’s base engine makes 340 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class base engine makes 240 horsepower. The Range Rover Sport is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 637 miles. The GL-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 686 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Range Rover Sport uses gasoline, and the GL-Class uses diesel.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
21499 - 41928
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.481694
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
16998 - 36996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.83408 / 10
Reliability:
7.768159 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 61Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 61Ranking
2 out of / 61Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 61Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 61Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
33 out of / 61Ranking
36 out of / 61Ranking
45 out of / 61Ranking
47 out of / 54Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Trim Levels
Autobiography, HSE, HSE Td6, HST, SE, SE Td6, Supercharged, Supercharged Dynamic, SVR
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Trim Levels
AMG GL 63, GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550 4MATIC
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
471 / 637 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
502 / 686 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4661 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
70.1 inches
Length:
191.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R19