2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz G Class vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

2012 Mercedes-Benz G Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

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4WD 4-Door HSE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door HSE	12	18	$72,277	$79,425
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door HSE LUX	12	18	$72,277	$79,425
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door SC	12	18	$86,286	$94,820
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door SC Automaticbiography	12	18	$86,286	$94,820
Range Rover 4WD 4-Door SC Automaticbiography Ultimate Edition	12	18	$86,286	$94,820

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4MATIC 4-Door G 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G-Class 4MATIC 4-Door G 550	12	15	$100,417	$107,975

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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC	17	21	$57,260	$61,570
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450	13	18	$58,190	$62,570
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550	12	17	$79,329	$85,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$72,277

$100,417

$57,260

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$79,425

$107,975

$61,570

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1324 / month

$1800 / month

$1026 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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7.4

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It can't rightly be called a value, but the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover delivers a truckload of ability and exclusivity along with its admittedly huge Monroney.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is nearly in a class by itself thanks to its unique, and essentially archaic, design, but it does what it does very, very well--for a price.

With rugged styling, fairly nimble handling and diesel economy, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class can charm the mud right off a Land Rover Range Rover.

TCC Likes

On-point styling
A luxury cabin, par excellence
Quiet, supple ride

High-end luxury equipment and feel
Excellent off-road ability
Classic, boxy looks

Appealing blend of luxury, ruggedness
Spacious three-row seating
Real off-road ability

TCC Dislikes

Lacks third-row seat option
Gas mileage is terrible
Controls are counterintuitive

Top-heavy feel at highway speeds
Poor fuel economy
High price, no options or ugprades

Even the base GL is expensive
Ride gets jittery with big tires
GL 550's low gas mileage

Fuel Economy

City

12 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

18 mpg

15 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.0

56.3

58.9

Front Leg Room (in)

38.9

52.5

40.3

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

35.5

41.9

39.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

42.2

40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

124.0

143.0

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.4

53.7

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

40.0

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.5

Third Leg Room (in)

34.2

Third Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.0

59.6

65.1

Wheelbase (in)

113.3

112.2

121.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.1

71.8

78.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

59.6

65.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.1

8.1

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

195.8

184.5

200.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

73.9

76.0

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

42.6

- TBD -

51.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.1

45.2

43.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

39.4

- TBD -

31.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

60.2

- TBD -

83.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

74.2

79.5

83.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

18.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.9

- TBD -

40.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9 x 0.8

10.7 x 0.4

13.0 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.1 x 1.2

12.3 x 1.2

14.7 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Four-Wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

27.6

25.4

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Recirculating Ball

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

3.5

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

41.0

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

19.1

18.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

43.5

39.7

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

255/55HR19

P265/60R18

P275/50R20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

255/55HR19

P265/60R18

P275/50R20

Spare Tire Size

255/55HR19

P265/60R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

7500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

770

600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5697

5622

5512

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8

18 x 7.5

20 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8

18 x 7.5

20 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8

18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

12.6

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Turbocharged Diesel V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

380 @ 3500

391 @ 2800 - 4800

400 @ 1600-2400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.0L/305

5.5L/333

3.0L/182

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

385 @ 6500

382 @ 6000

210 @ 3400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

4.38

3.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.93

2.16

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

4.38

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

0.87

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.42

3.42/2.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

2.86

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Range Rover

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/lower arms

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Double-Wishbone

Independent

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

13.3

14.3

11.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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