Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 Sport and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
When we compare the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Pricing: For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's price is between $101,932 and $131,374, with the Mercedes-Benz GLE priced between $76,852 and $91,225.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport loses 62.6 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 53 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 7.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport being ranked 7 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 3 out of 20. Out of 12 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is ranked 9 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 7. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is also ranked 12 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 8 out of 32.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 7.5 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLE a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport’s base engine makes 454 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 381 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Mercedes-Benz GLE are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
101932 - 131374
Starting MSRP:
95100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
72193
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51125 - 97200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
76852 - 91225
Starting MSRP:
72250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
68625
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56440 - 75200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
101822
Price Range:
88627 - 121917
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
81631
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
60560 - 138586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544 - 80544
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
60092
Depreciation %:
0.63188665
Resale Value $:
35008
Residual Value %:
0.36811335
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.55051216
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43736562 - 0.63188665
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
38646
Depreciation %:
0.53489719
Resale Value $:
33604
Residual Value %:
0.46510281
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.53542085
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43810348 - 0.58863215
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6512890482854776
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rankings
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31 out of / 32Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
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6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
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17 out of / 23Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Trim Levels
P460e Dynamic SE, P550e Autobiography
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 450e 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
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:
454 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
487 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp
Torque:
479 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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):
21 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 467 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
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
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
31.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5860 lbs
Width:
87 inches
Height:
71.7 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5754 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted 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
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Varesine Blue Metallic
Gray
Borasco Grey Metallic / Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic / Charente Grey Premium Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Gloss / Giola Green Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
White
Fuji White / Ostuni Pearl White Premium Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Red
Not available
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Caraway/Ebony
Gray
Light Cloud/Ebony
Red
Deep Garnet/Ebony
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
White
White/Black
