Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the harder-hitting buy on numbers: 603 hp, 850 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, with the same 250 km/h top speed as the Land Rover Range Rover. The Range Rover fights back with size, a taller body, 818 litres of boot space and a five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the choice is blunt: pay far more for the larger, more luxurious-positioned SUV, or take the quicker AMG with lower annual road tax.
Range Rover
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want the bigger SUV, the larger 818-litre boot and the longer five-year warranty.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want stronger performance, lower road tax and a much lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp/750 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 seconds
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover 5,052 mm long, 2,047 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 mm long, 2,156 mm wide
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 630 litres
- Road tax: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211/year
Range Rover
- Larger 818-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Taller and longer body
- Slower 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 523 hp and 750 Nm outputs
- Higher annual road tax
AMG GLE
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 603 hp and 850 Nm outputs
- Lower RM3,211 yearly road tax
- Smaller 630-litre boot
- Shorter four-year warranty
- One fewer airbag
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 21 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 630 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 325/35R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 middle row seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| 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 | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872 | 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 vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
On numbers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for performance and running cost. The Land Rover Range Rover is better if you want more boot space, a bigger body and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,296,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE, at RM2,488,000 versus RM1,191,888.
Which SUV is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.6 seconds, while both have a 250 km/h top speed.
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