
The Range Rover's mix of true off-road ability and luxurious on-road comfort make it stand out in the marketplace, and even with its long history it is still without a direct rival.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class certainly has the panache, and has retained some real off-road ability in its transition from military weapon to mall-lot showpiece, but it lacks the refinement and space of the Range Rover.
Mercedes-Benz's GL-Class is impressive in its own right, especially in fuel-efficient GL 350 diesel trim, but it doesn't quite have the presence or off-road skills of the Range.
BMW's X5 is the Range Rover's equal on-road, or nearly so, with the sharp handling and fierce power of the X5 M raising the bar--but the X5's a bit bland in the styling department and, again, not suited for real off-road travel.
The Lexus LX shares its genes with the Toyota Land Cruiser, and therefore inherits some rugged off-road-worthiness, but in its latest iteration, the LX is expensive, complex, bloated with features, and not particularly engaging.
Infiniti's QX80 (previously known as the QX56) is more a competitor to Cadillac's Escalade, leaving real off-road ability behind in favor of shouty design.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2015 Range Rover is the most advanced and luxurious model yet from Land Rover, combining modern styling and convenience with classic ruggedness and off-road prowess. |
The 2015 BMW X5 is a handsome, capable, tech-filled vehicle for the shopper who wants a luxury SUV. |
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is basically a last-generation S-Class interior riding on one of the most off-road-worthy chassis out there; it makes almost no sense, which is why people seem to gravitate toward it. |
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class offers the most Mercedes luxury to the most people, with a pleasant ride and easy driving dynamics to boot. |
MSRP From | |||
$83,495 | $53,900 | $115,400 | $63,600 |
Gas Mileage | |||
14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 15 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 |
EPA Class | |||
N/A | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||
4WD 4-Door | RWD 4-Door sDrive35i | 4MATIC 4-Door G 550 | 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC |
Drivetrain | |||
Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | 4MATIC |
Transmission | |||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2015 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2015 BMW X5 | 2015 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz G Class | 2015 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Class |