2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $83,600 to $180,300
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 83.5 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 543-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 626 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 6,614 - 8,200 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 - 198.9 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 80.6 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.9 - 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 38.8 - 39.3 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.2 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Performance
With the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Utility
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.