2021 Land Rover Range Rover vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2021 Land Rover Range Rover

#1 in Luxury Hybrid SUVs

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

#4 in Luxury Large SUVs

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Automaticbiography LWB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Range Rover Automaticbiography LWB	16	21	$141,940	$151,000
Range Rover Automaticbiography SWB	16	21	$135,830	$144,500
Range Rover Fifty LWB	16	21	$145,700	$155,000
Range Rover Fifty SWB	16	21	$139,590	$148,500
Range Rover P525 Westminster LWB	16	21	$110,450	$117,500
Range Rover P525 Westminster SWB	16	21	$106,690	$113,500
Range Rover PHEV Automaticbiography	N/A	N/A	$123,140	$131,000
Range Rover PHEV HSE	N/A	N/A	$91,180	$97,000
Range Rover SV Automaticbiography Dynamic Black SWB	14	19	$172,020	$183,000
Range Rover SV Automaticbiography Dynamic SWB	14	19	$168,730	$179,500
Range Rover SV Automaticbiography LWB	13	19	$198,340	$211,000
Range Rover SWB	18	23	$86,480	$92,000
Range Rover Td6 Diesel HSE SWB	22	28	$92,120	$98,000
Range Rover Westminster SWB	18	23	$97,290	$103,500

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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV	14	18	$124,174	$132,100
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	20	24	$71,440	$76,000
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV	16	21	$92,919	$98,850
GLS Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV	15	19	$150,870	$160,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$141,940

$124,174

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$151,000

$132,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2517 / month

$2202 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Range Rover is a true flagship—not just for its maker, but for SUVs in general.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.

TCC Likes

Unmatched elegance
So many customization options
Massive lineup

Beautiful ride/handling balance
Gorgeous interior
Loads of luxury

TCC Dislikes

Luxury doesn’t come cheap
Infotainment system can frustrate
Some versions are massively thirsty

So expensive
So heavy
So thirsty

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

46.8

41.9

Front Leg Room (in)

39.1

40.3

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

39.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.9

59.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

Third Leg Room (in)

34.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

73.5

70.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

67.9

Wheelbase (in)

122.9

123.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

79.9

Track Width, Front (in)

66.6

67.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

207.4

206.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

39.9

54.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.4

84.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

81.6

79.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.5

17.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.3

34.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.5

42.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

14.5

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

27.5

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.8

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P275/45WR21

P275/50YR21

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/45WR21

P315/45YR21

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7055

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14682

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

21 X 9.5

21 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

21 X 9.5

21 X 11.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

461 @ 2500

627 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.0 L/305

4.0 L/243

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

518 @ 6000

603 @ 5750

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Range Rover

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Body Style

LWB

4MATIC+

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.31

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.31

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

9.9

11.1

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