Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Verdict
At RM588,800 versus RM958,888, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is RM370,088 cheaper yet gives up a lot of shove: its 1,997 cc petrol engine makes 246 hp and 365 Nm, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class uses four electric motors with 579 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds against 6.7. The Velar is wider, has a slightly larger 673-litre boot and a five-year warranty. The G-Class counters with 473 km EV range, seven airbags and AEB, but costs RM1,340 a year in road tax against RM439.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the lower buy-in, five-year warranty, larger boot and a petrol SUV with lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want four-motor electric performance, 473 km range, AEB and can accept the higher price and road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888
- Powertrain: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1,997 cc petrol engine; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four electric motors with a 116.0 kWh battery
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 246 hp, 365 Nm, 6.7 s; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp, torque not stated, 4.7 s
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm long, 2,145 mm wide, 1,665 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4,613 mm long, 1,984 mm wide, 1,969 mm tall
- Boot and wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 litres and 2,874 mm; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 litres and 2,890 mm
- Safety and cover: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6 airbags, AEB not listed, 5-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 7 airbags, AEB, 4-year warranty
Range Rover Velar
- RM370,088 lower purchase price
- 673-litre boot is slightly larger
- Five-year warranty and RM439 annual road tax
- 246 hp is far behind the G-Class
- 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time is slower
- AEB is not listed
G-Class
- 579 hp and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 473 km EV range from a 116.0 kWh battery
- Seven airbags and AEB
- RM370,088 higher purchase price
- RM1,340 annual road tax
- Four-year warranty trails the Velar’s five
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800✓ | RM 958,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | — |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | — |
| Torque | 365 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 4 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 579 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,164 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 473 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 3,085 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 667 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | De Dion Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | G-Turn Capabilities, Virtual Locking Differentials |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| 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 | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | 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 Velar vs G-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is better for performance and listed safety kit, with 579 hp, 4.7-second 0-100 km/h, seven airbags and AEB. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the smarter spend if price, boot space, warranty and road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM370,088 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. That gap buys much stronger electric performance, a 116.0 kWh battery, 473 km range, one extra airbag and AEB.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is quicker, taking 4.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 6.7 seconds, so the G-Class is two seconds faster in the benchmark sprint.