2015 Land Rover LR4 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2015 Land Rover LR4

2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

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4WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LR4 4WD 4-Door	15	19	$45,864	$50,400
LR4 4WD 4-Door HSE	15	19	$45,864	$50,400
LR4 4WD 4-Door LUX	15	19	$45,864	$50,400

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4MATIC 4-Door ML 250 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 250 BlueTEC	22	29	$46,314	$49,800
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350	17	22	$47,244	$50,800
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 400	18	22	$58,497	$62,900
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG	13	17	$91,512	$98,400
M-Class RWD 4-Door ML 350	18	24	$44,919	$48,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,864

$46,314

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,400

$49,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$840 / month

$830 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Land Rover LR4 is one of the few true SUVs left on the market; you'll value that if you're willing to trade off a little on-road nimbleness for uncompromised trail ability and top-notch interior comfort.

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class doesn't crow about off-roading: it's more concerned with things like fuel economy and in the AMG, superhero acceleration.

TCC Likes

Capable and tough off-road
Excellent comfort and driving position
Full-sized second row

Quiet, comfortable ride
Strong, efficient BlueTec diesel
Extensive list of tech options

TCC Dislikes

Handles like an SUV (and it is one)
Still quite thirsty
Small third-row seats

Conservative exterior
Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

29 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

42.4

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Third Leg Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

58.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

38.4

Third Head Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

64.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

190.1

189.1

Height, Overall (in)

74.1

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

Wheelbase (in)

113.6

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

75.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

87.4

80.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

43.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

44.5

38.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

48.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

41.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

72.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

44.5

38.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

12.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.8

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55VR19

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P255/55VR19

P255/55HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

660

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

6600

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

6600

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7143

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Diesel I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 3500

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.1 L/131

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 6500

200 @ 3800

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

None

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.38

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.92

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover LR4

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4090

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3197

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0 (Est)

8.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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