Land Rover Range Rover Sport VS Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

Land Rover Range Rover Sport VS Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

Posted on July 23, 2022

Any of Land Rover's premium models will do the job nicely when it comes to vehicles that combine off-road capabilities with luxury features and upper-class status. On the other hand, there is no question that the GLE class is one of the most technologically advanced and spacious cars in its class. The seats on most models are either comfortable and luxurious or come with two rows.

Here's a comparison of the two models based on features such as performance, safety, fuel economy, and more.

Performance

Land Rover Range Rover Sport models come standard with an inline-six-cylinder turbocharged 3.0-litre engine, it's an all-wheel-drive system, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. For 2022 the hybrid system assists the engine and produces 355 horsepower. 

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Class, on the other hand, fits its GLE350 badge with a 255 horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission, in addition to either rear- or all-wheel-drive system. Upgrading to the GLE450 adds all-wheel drive and a 362-horsepower hybrid powertrain with a turbocharged V-6 engine powered by a 48-volt battery.

Fuel Economy 

In terms of fuel economy, the Sport inline-six powered inline-four earns 8.077 km/L city and 10.2 km/L highway ratings, no matter which power output is selected. The EPA estimates that the six-cylinder GLE450 is the vehicle that will deliver the best fuel economy, earning 8.93 km/L in the city, 11.05 km/L on the highway, and 9.78 km/L on the combined highway. Compared to the four-cylinder GLE350, the GLE580 produces 7.23/8.35/8.077 km/L, while the four-cylinder GLE350 receives 8.077/11.05/9.35 km/L.

Connectivity and Infotainment

With two large, 10-inch touchscreens, the Sport can control its climate and infotainment systems. The design is sophisticated and attractive. The interface is also user-friendly, as the menus are intuitive and the graphics are clean. The 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster front and centre are fully configurable. It’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

With GLE Class, the dual 12.3-inch infotainment screens that occupy nearly the whole dashboard, you have several options for interacting with the instrument cluster, including the voice-activated MBUX system. MBUX responds to a wide range of commands, just like Siri or Google Assistant, so the driver can keep their hands on the wheel and still adjust the temperature, switch on the ventilated seats, or tune to a particular radio station.

Safety Features

While Land Rover offers many driver-assistance features, many of them are optional. Lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control are two examples. Among its key safety features are:

• Automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision warning 
• Lane departure warning
• Adaptive cruise control

Families will also appreciate the GLE-class's standard suite of driver-assistance features. It features the following features that guarantee driver safety:

• Pedestrian detection
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Semi-autonomous driving mode available with adaptive cruise control

Price

The price of the Land Rover recent models varies from $49,800 to $200,000, while the price of the GLE-class with 2022 models ranges between $72,000 and $163,000.