Verdict
At just RM88 more, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is the bigger, quicker and more electrified choice: its 248 hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine is aided by a 154 hp, 440 Nm motor and 31 kWh battery for 114 km of EV range, while 0-100 km/h takes 6.1 seconds versus the Evoque's 8.6. The Evoque counters with a far more manageable 4,371 mm length, a 591-litre boot and a five-year/150,000 km warranty. For Malaysian buyers unable to charge regularly, the Evoque's conventional petrol setup is simpler; the GLE makes sense if that 114 km electric range can be used.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want the 553 mm shorter SUV with the larger 591-litre boot, adaptive LED headlamps and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can charge its 31 kWh battery and want 114 km of EV range, 6.1-second acceleration and a roomier 2,995 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888.
- Performance: Evoque 200 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds; GLE 248 hp, 400 Nm and 6.1 seconds.
- Electrification: Evoque petrol with no motor or battery; GLE PHEV with one 154 hp/440 Nm motor, 31 kWh battery and 114 km EV range.
- Size: Evoque is 4,371 mm long on a 2,681 mm wheelbase; GLE is 4,924 mm long on a 2,995 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Evoque 591 litres; GLE 490 litres.
- Warranty: Evoque five years/150,000 km; GLE four years/unlimited mileage, plus eight years/160,000 km for the battery.
Range Rover Evoque
- 553 mm shorter body for tighter Malaysian parking spaces
- 591-litre boot, 101 litres larger than the GLE's
- Adaptive LED headlamps, head-up display and adaptive cruise control
- Slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.1 seconds
- No EV driving range or plug-in charging capability
- Shorter 2,681 mm wheelbase than the GLE's 2,995 mm
GLE
- 114 km EV range from a 31 kWh battery
- 248 hp petrol engine plus 154 hp electric motor
- Air suspension with adaptive damping, ventilated massage front seats and panoramic sliding roof
- 4,924 mm length is 553 mm longer than the Evoque
- 490-litre boot is 101 litres smaller than the Evoque's
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Evoque's five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,800✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM440 |
| 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✓ |
| 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 Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
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Range Rover Evoque vs GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is better for buyers who can charge and want faster acceleration, 114 km of EV range and a 2,995 mm wheelbase. The Range Rover Evoque is better for easier placement at 4,371 mm long, more boot space and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM498,888 and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque costs RM498,800, so the GLE is RM88 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the larger boot at 591 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has 490 litres, a 101-litre deficit despite its much longer 4,924 mm body.