2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

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4WD 4-Door Automaticbiography

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Range Rover Sport 4WD 4-Door Automaticbiography	14	19	$84,632	$92,495
Range Rover Sport 4WD 4-Door HSE	17	22	$62,489	$68,295
Range Rover Sport 4WD 4-Door SE	17	22	$57,965	$63,350
Range Rover Sport 4WD 4-Door SVR	14	19	$101,084	$110,475
Range Rover Sport 4WD 4-Door Supercharged	14	19	$73,195	$79,995

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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

$84,632

$46,314

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$92,495

$49,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1542 / month

$830 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes the last part of its name very seriously, offering the best driving dynamics yet from the famed off-roading brand.

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

Crisp styling blends Range Rover, Evoque
Rorty supercharged V-6, thundering supercharged V-8
Serene, stately cabin

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

TCC Dislikes

Big jump from base to Autobiography
"+2" seating is only for kids, only for very short trips
No hybrid or diesel option--yet

Conservative exterior
Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

29 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.7

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

58.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

40.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

191

189.1

Height, Overall (in)

70.1

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

115.1

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

66.5

64.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.7

38.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.2

80.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

73.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.7

38.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

12.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

27.7

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P275/45WR21

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P275/45WR21

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

6600

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

6600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

660

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6724

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14440

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

21 X 9.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

21 X 9.5

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

461 @ 2500

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.0 L/305

2.1 L/131

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

510 @ 6000

200 @ 3800

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Diesel I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.92

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.86

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3913

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3307

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

Emissions

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

11.0

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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