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

2018 Land Rover Range Rover

2018 Mercedes-Benz G Class

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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Td6 Diesel HSE SWB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Range Rover Td6 Diesel HSE SWB	22	28	$90,287	$96,050
Range Rover Td6 Diesel SWB	22	28	$83,989	$89,350
Range Rover V6 Supercharged HSE SWB	17	23	$88,407	$94,050
Range Rover V6 Supercharged SWB	17	23	$82,109	$87,350
Range Rover V8 Supercharged Automaticbiography LWB	16	21	$139,397	$148,295
Range Rover V8 Supercharged Automaticbiography SWB	16	21	$133,475	$141,995
Range Rover V8 Supercharged LWB	16	21	$102,361	$108,895
Range Rover V8 Supercharged SV Automaticbiography Dynamic SWB	14	19	$166,568	$177,200
Range Rover V8 Supercharged SV Automaticbiography LWB	13	19	$195,426	$207,900
Range Rover V8 Supercharged SWB	16	21	$98,559	$104,850

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AMG G 63 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G-Class AMG G 63 4MATIC SUV	12	15	$132,804	$142,800
G-Class AMG G 65 4MATIC SUV	11	13	$207,111	$222,700
G-Class G 550 4MATIC SUV	13	14	$114,948	$123,600
G-Class G 550 4x4 Squared SUV	11	11	$211,389	$227,300

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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$90,287

$132,804

$116,529

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$96,050

$142,800

$125,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1601 / month

$2380 / month

$2088 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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5.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is the pinnacle of SUVs.

Sure, crossovers make more sense as luxury vehicles. But that's not why you want a 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class in your garage.

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

TCC Likes

Astounding capability regardless of terrain
Exceptional on-road ride and handling
Impressive engine lineup

Classic authenticity
That “clunk” the doors make when they close
Wild off-road ability from the G550 4x4²

Lots of room
Lots of flexibility
Big luxury SUV panache

TCC Dislikes

Dual touchscreens’ learning curve
Eye-watering price
Design is beginning to show its age

Or you could buy seven Jeep Wranglers, one for every weekday
Light on safety tech
G550 4x4² presents many urban challenges

Dated switchgear
COMAND is cumbersome
Diesel’s been deleted

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

12 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

15 mpg

18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

56.3

58.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

42.4

41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.7

56.3

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

40.2

41.9

38.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

52.5

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

76.3

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

66.6

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

7.7

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.8

187.5

203.2

Height, Overall (in)

73.3

76.3

72.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

59.1

66.8

Wheelbase (in)

115

112.2

121.1

Liftover Height (in)

32.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.6

79.5

93.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

79.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

31.8

38.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

36.9

35.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.8

38.6

49.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

42.8

52.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

14.8

15.4

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)

12.8

14.2

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.7

25.4

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Re-Circulating Ball

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

44.6

40.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

IE8

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50WR20

P275/50VR20

P295/40ZR21

Rear Tire Order Code

IE8

Front Tire Size

P255/50WR20

P275/50VR20

P295/40ZR21

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

7000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

7000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

7000

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14550

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6834

7055

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4123

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3417

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 9.5

21 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 9.5

21 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

254 @ 3750

563 @ 5500

577 @ 5250

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

443 @ 1500

561 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.5 L/333

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.86

Trans Order Code

427

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.38

Trans PTO Access

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.92

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Range Rover

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Trailing Link

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Rigid Axle

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.21

3.58

3.47

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Leading Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Non-Independent

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.21

3.58

3.47

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3417

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4189

Emissions

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

8.6

13.5

11.8

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