2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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V6 Supercharged SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
V6 Supercharged SE	17	23	$62,745	$66,750
Td6 Diesel SE	22	28	$64,625	$68,750
V6 Supercharged HSE	17	23	$68,009	$72,350
Td6 Diesel HSE	22	28	$69,889	$74,350
V8 Supercharged	17	22	$77,127	$82,050
V6 Supercharged HSE Dynamic	17	23	$77,221	$82,150
V8 Supercharged Dynamic	17	22	$80,417	$85,550
V8 Supercharged Automaticbiography	17	22	$90,851	$96,650
V8 Supercharged SVR	15	20	$106,784	$113,600

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4MATIC SUV GLS 450

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4MATIC SUV GLS 450	17	22	$64,682	$69,550
4MATIC SUV GLS 550	14	19	$88,304	$94,950
4MATIC SUV AMG GLS 63	13	18	$116,529	$125,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$62,745

$64,682

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$66,750

$69,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1113 / month

$1159 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is near the top of the luxury SUV mountain—mostly because it can climb there without trouble.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS takes an old-school tack to modern-SUV design, and it works.

TCC Likes

Supreme comfort
Capability on or off road
Understated and gorgeous style

Lots of room
Lots of flexibility
Big luxury SUV panache

TCC Dislikes

Very expensive
Only one fuel-efficient powertrain
Small third row

Dated switchgear
COMAND is cumbersome
Diesel’s been deleted

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

58.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.7

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.5

Third Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

65.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

66.5

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.5

Wheelbase (in)

115

121.1

Height, Overall (in)

72.8

Liftover Height (in)

32.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.2

93.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

73.7

79.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.2

35.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.5

49.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.1

52.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.3

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

27.3

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.6

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65VR19

P275/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65VR19

P275/55HR19

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4839

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 6500

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 3500

369 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.33

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.31

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Emissions

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

9.2

9.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

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