Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Velar and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
When we compare the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 GLE has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranges from $59,343 to $79,959 while a used 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $61,948 to $101,304. For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's price is between $65,815 and $82,003, with the Mercedes-Benz GLE priced between $67,845 and $109,657.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses 58.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.8 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 7.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar’s base engine makes 247 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Mercedes-Benz GLE are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
65815 - 82003
Starting MSRP:
61600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67845 - 109657
Starting MSRP:
62250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69817
Price Range:
59343 - 79959
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
74993
Price Range:
61948 - 101304
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
36112
Depreciation %:
0.58622756
Resale Value $:
25488
Residual Value %:
0.41377244
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
31914
Depreciation %:
0.51267276
Resale Value $:
30336
Residual Value %:
0.48732724000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Trim Levels
P250 Dynamic SE, P250 S, P400 Autobiography, P400 Dynamic SE
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
482 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
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:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.4 cubic feet
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:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4130 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4806 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:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
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
Gold
Batumi Gold Premium Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic / Zadar Grey Premium Metallic
Green
Giola Green 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
Gold
Not available
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
Gray
Cloud / Cloud/Ebony
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Gray
Not available
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
White
White/Black
