Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Verdict
At RM1,698,000 for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and RM958,888 for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the RM739,112 gap is impossible to ignore. The Range Rover Sport is the larger, faster-at-the-top-end petrol SUV, with 835 litres of boot space, a 2,997 mm wheelbase and a 242 km/h top speed. The electric G-Class hits harder off the line with 579 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while its 473 km EV range and lower RM1,340 road tax change the ownership equation.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you want the bigger five-seat SUV, the larger boot and a petrol powertrain with higher top speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want electric shove, quicker 0–100 km/h performance and the much lower purchase price here.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888
- Powertrain: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2,997 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four electric motors
- Power: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp
- 0–100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 s; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 L; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 L
- Warranty: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 years; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4 years
Range Rover Sport
- Bigger 835-litre boot
- Higher 242 km/h top speed
- Longer 5-year warranty
- RM739,112 more expensive
- Slower 5.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- Six airbags versus seven
G-Class
- Quicker 4.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- 579 hp from four electric motors
- Lower RM1,340 annual road tax
- Shorter 180 km/h top speed
- Smaller 667-litre boot
- Shorter 4-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,698,000 | RM 958,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,997 cc | 4 motors |
| Power | 396 hp | 579 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 242 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 116.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 473 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot space | 835 L✓ | 667 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,635 | RM 1,340✓ |
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 vs G-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for acceleration and cost, with 579 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a lower price. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is better for space, top speed and warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM958,888. That makes the Range Rover Sport RM739,112 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is quicker, doing 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes 5.7 seconds, although it has the higher 242 km/h top speed.