2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. Its Competition

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The Range Rover Sport cribs big-brother style and image on a chassis it shares with the LR4, so off-road performance is great, while on-road it's blazingly quick.

The amazing highwire act isn't matched by many SUVs, but the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X6 comes close.

Both have rounded silhouettes and uprated performance editions with turbochargers and scalding straight-line acceleration, though neither is as capable off-road as the Rover.

The Mercedes M-Class is a closer match; it's new this year, with an ML63 performance edition on the way, and it's a refined, evolved version of the last-gen M-Class.

Infiniti's FX50 has thumping V-8 power but very little ground clearance; it's a Rubenesque sportscar at heart.

On the outer fringes of this spectrum, but totally in the crossover mainstream, is the five-seat Lincoln MKX, which puts its best foot forward with great interior space and a fine cabin, with controversial MyLincoln touch and voice controls as standard equipment.

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7.8 An impressive performer both on and off-road, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the broadest reach of any luxury SUV we know.	8.2 The 2012 BMW X6 is no longer alone in the coupe-like SUV market, but it remains one of the best options, for its performance, luxury, utility, and style.	8.2 The 2012 Infiniti FX35 and FX50 look like they sacrifice some practicality in the name of a sexy design and scorching performance—and that's exactly the case.	8.2 The 2012 Lincoln MKX lives up to the promise of top-notch American luxury, with some of the newest luxury and tech features as its controversial showpieces.	8.6 The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class is improved in nearly way, and remains one of the most luxurious and secure choices for families not needing a third row of seats.	8.2 The 2012 Porsche Cayenne comes equipped to take on a rugged trail, the racetrack, and child ferrying, all in the same day.
MSRP From
$60,045	$59,600	$59,800	$39,545	$48,990	$48,200
Gas Mileage
12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V8	Turbocharged Gas I6	Gas V8	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	4WD Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Style Name
4WD 4dr HSE	AWD 4dr 35i	AWD 4dr	FWD 4dr	4MATIC 4dr ML350	AWD 4dr Man
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	4	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility	4dr Sports Activity Coupe	4 Door SUV	Crossover	4 Door	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic w/CommandShift	Automatic	Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Automatic	Manual