The VW Group builds three SUVs that compete directly with the Land Rover LR4.
Closest is the Audi Q7, which is a polar opposite of the LR4 with its sleek aero silhouette, its low stance, its more accessible third-row seat, and its modern perspective on off-road performance.
The Volkswagen Touareg is similar, though only a five-seater, while the Porsche Cayenne is a bit lighter and more road-oriented.
Two of those vehicles offer fuel-conscious diesels.
The five-passenger Mercedes M-Class offers another intriguing alternative for those who are conscious about gas-guzzling: the diesel ML320 CDI, which gets 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.
The BMW X5 has a slightly higher price tag but also offers a third-row seat and, this year, adds a high-performance M version.
Lastly, the Lexus GX 470 is new for 2010, and in an interesting turn of events, dials back its styling to a more straight-edged era, keeping its tall, narrow body and its five- or seven-passenger capability.
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The 2010 Land Rover LR4 takes on tough terrain with ease, and it's become more adept at imparting a carlike driving feel. |
The 2011 BMW X5 offers impressive handling and features, but lacks the styling and interior that makes competitors pop, while the X5 M offers nearly sports car levels of performance with all the utility of a standard X5. |
The 2009 Porsche Cayenne isn’t as practical as other SUVs its size, but it handles like a Porsche. |
The 2008 Audi Q7 puts a sport-ute premium on its beautifully made interior, seven-passenger seating, and sedanlike acceleration. |
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is an appealing SUV with good road manners and a lofty price tag. |
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has more toughness than most mid-size SUVs for heavy-duty towing and off-road needs yet on-the-road comfort doesn’t suffer. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $47,250 | $46,300 | $44,600 | $42,500 | $44,000 | $39,300 |
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| 12 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V8 | Diesel I6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
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| 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
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| 4WD 4-Door V8 | AWD 4-Door 35d | AWD 4-Door Manual | quattro 4-Door 3.6L | 4MATIC 4-Door 3.5L | 4-Door V6 |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2011 BMW X5 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2008 Audi Q7 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz M Class | 2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
