Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Verdict
At RM498,800 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and RM498,888 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE, price is almost irrelevant; the choice is about size and hardware. The Evoque is 553 mm shorter, has a bigger 591-litre boot and gets adaptive cruise plus a head-up display. The GLE counters with 248 hp, 400 Nm, a 154 hp electric motor, 31 kWh battery and 114 km EV range, cutting 0-100 km/h to 6.1 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer, the GLE buys far more drivetrain and cabin tech for RM88 more.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want the easier-sized SUV with the bigger boot, adaptive cruise control and a head-up display.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want stronger performance, plug-in hybrid running with 114 km EV range, air suspension and more rear-cabin comfort kit.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888
- Powertrain output: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 200 hp/320 Nm petrol; Mercedes-Benz GLE 248 hp/400 Nm petrol plus 154 hp/440 Nm motor
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 8.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLE 6.1 seconds
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 4,371 mm long/2,681 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLE 4,924 mm long/2,995 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 591 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLE 490 litres
- Warranty: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 5 years/150,000 km; Mercedes-Benz GLE 4 years/unlimited mileage plus 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Range Rover Evoque
- Larger 591-litre boot
- Adaptive cruise control and head-up display
- Shorter 4,371 mm body is easier to place than the 4,924 mm GLE
- Slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No plug-in hybrid system or 114 km EV range
- Less rear-seat stretch on a 2,681 mm wheelbase
GLE
- Quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 31 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 114 km EV range
- Airmatic air suspension with ADS PLUS
- Smaller 490-litre boot
- Passive cruise control, while the Evoque gets adaptive cruise
- No head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 498,800✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 248 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 9HP | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,371 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Cross-drilled Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 440 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Range Rover Evoque vs GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the stronger all-rounder on paper: quicker, larger inside, plug-in hybrid and better-equipped for comfort. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque still makes sense if boot space, adaptive cruise and easier parking size matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM88 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, so price should not decide this comparison. The bigger gap is in drivetrain, size and equipment.
Which SUV is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds against the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque’s 8.6 seconds. It also has 248 hp and 400 Nm from its petrol engine, plus a 154 hp electric motor.