Verdict
The RM498,888 GLE costs RM89,912 less than the RM588,800 Velar, yet brings a 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging. For Malaysian owners able to charge regularly, that is a meaningful running-cost advantage, backed by a quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The Velar is the more compact choice in length at 4,803 mm and carries 673 litres of luggage against 490 litres. It also has a five-year/150,000 km warranty and a space-saver spare, but its 246 hp, 365 Nm petrol drivetrain cannot match the GLE’s PHEV flexibility or safety kit.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you need the larger 673-litre boot, a space-saver spare tyre and five-year/150,000 km warranty coverage.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 114 km of EV range, 400 Nm, 6.1-second acceleration and more driver-assistance features for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888.
- Powertrain: Velar 246 hp and 365 Nm 2.0-litre petrol; GLE 248 hp and 400 Nm 2.0-litre PHEV, plus a 154 hp/440 Nm motor.
- Electric driving: Velar has no motor or battery; GLE has a 31 kWh lithium-ion battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW Type 2 AC charging.
- Performance: Velar 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and 217 km/h; GLE 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Practicality: Velar 673-litre boot and 63-litre tank; GLE 490-litre boot and 85-litre tank.
- Size and weight: Velar is 4,803 mm long and 1,804 kg; GLE is 4,924 mm long and 2,685 kg.
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot, 183 litres larger than the GLE’s.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty with free scheduled maintenance for five years/65,000 km.
- Matrix LED headlamps, head-up display and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM89,912 more than the GLE.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.7 seconds versus 6.1 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information or lane-keeping steering correction listed.
GLE
- 31 kWh PHEV battery with 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- 400 Nm engine torque, plus a 154 hp/440 Nm electric motor, and 6.1-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot information, collision warning, steering correction and surround-view camera.
- 490-litre boot is 183 litres smaller than the Velar’s.
- At 2,685 kg, it is 881 kg heavier than the Velar.
- Uses a tyre repair kit rather than the Velar’s space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800 | 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 | 246 hp | 248 hp✓ |
| Torque | 365 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 8HP45 | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Cross-drilled Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | 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 rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | LED Reflectors |
| 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 | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | 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 | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 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 Velar vs GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the stronger all-round buy: it costs less, reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds sooner and adds a 114 km electric range. Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Velar for its 673-litre boot, more compact body and longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM588,800, which is RM89,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLE at RM498,888.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the bigger boot at 673 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has 490 litres, so the Velar carries 183 litres more luggage with the rear seats in place.