Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
At RM2,488,000 versus RM999,888, the Land Rover Range Rover is in a very different tax bracket from the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Range Rover’s 4,395 cc petrol engine gives it 523 hp and 750 Nm, so its 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time is well clear of the GLS at 6.1 seconds. The GLS answers with seven seats, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and a far lower RM1,638 annual road tax. The Range Rover is the faster, bigger-boot five-seater; the GLS is the more practical family buy.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want the stronger 523 hp and 750 Nm output, quicker 4.6-second sprint and 818-litre boot more than seven-seat capacity.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and a much lower annual road tax bill.
Key differences
- Seats: Land Rover Range Rover 5, Mercedes-Benz GLS 7
- Engine output: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp/750 Nm, Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 s, Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 L, Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 L
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover 2,997 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLS 3,135 mm
- Road tax per year: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872, Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,395 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 523 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s✓ | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 818 L✓ | 355 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872 | RM 1,638✓ |
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
- Much stronger 523 hp and 750 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 818-litre boot
- Only five seats versus the GLS’ seven
- Much higher annual road tax at RM3,872
- Shorter 2,997 mm wheelbase
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 3,135 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM1,638 annual road tax
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less power and torque at 362 hp and 500 Nm
- Smaller 355-litre boot
Range Rover vs GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The Range Rover is better for performance and boot space, with 523 hp, 750 Nm and 818 litres. The GLS is better for family use, with seven seats and a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Which one is cheaper to tax in Malaysia?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is cheaper to tax, at RM1,638 a year versus RM3,872 for the Land Rover Range Rover.