Land Rover Range Rover 2017 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Range Rover engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Range Rover reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.9 | |
|
The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Range Rover consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Range Rover could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 202 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Land Rover Range Rover engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
|
Land Rover Range Rover is larger. Land Rover Range Rover is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 15 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Range Rover is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 639 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1943 litres | 2010 litres | |
|
Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Land Rover Range Rover uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 67 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Range Rover is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means Land Rover Range Rover can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`070 kg | 2`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`256 kg | 2`055 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 814 kg | 795 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 95 000 | 25 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Land Rover Range Rover has
|
Mercedes GLE has
| |