Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
At RM1,698,000 versus RM1,191,888, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport asks RM506,112 more, and its case is space and ownership cover: 835 litres of boot space, a 90-litre tank and a five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the hard-charging choice, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds against 396 hp, 550 Nm and 5.7 seconds. It also has one more airbag, but road tax is RM3,211 a year versus RM1,635.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you want the bigger boot, lower RM1,635 road tax and five-year warranty more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE’s pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time for much less money upfront.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp/550 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 630 L
- Road tax: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,635/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211/year
- Warranty: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,698,000 | RM 1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 396 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Boot space | 835 L✓ | 630 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,635✓ | RM 3,211 |
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 Sport
- Much larger 835-litre boot
- Lower RM1,635 annual road tax
- Longer five-year warranty
- RM506,112 pricier to buy
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 396 hp and 550 Nm outputs
AMG GLE
- Far stronger 603 hp and 850 Nm
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h run
- Costs RM506,112 less upfront
- Smaller 630-litre boot
- Higher RM3,211 annual road tax
- Shorter four-year warranty
Range Rover Sport vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for performance and price, with 603 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is better if boot space, warranty length and lower road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is RM506,112 cheaper than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a large gap, especially as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE also has more power and torque.
Which one has more boot space?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the bigger boot at 835 litres. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has 630 litres, so the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gives you an extra 205 litres.