Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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How they stack

2024 Land Rover

Range Rover Velar

2024 Mercedes-Benz

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CarExpert Score

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7.7

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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Luxury

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

68L - 83L

150 to 755 km

65L - 85L

429 to 808 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$104,898 - $156,403

$139,900 - $168,800

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
Comfort-focused drive is plush
Updated tech works well

Misses

$30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
Still needs (expensive) options ticked
Cabin execution feels underdone

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Black Pack (+$1,680)
Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)

Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)

Colours Available

The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:

Santorini Black
Firenze Red
Byron Blue
Eiger Grey
Portofino Blue
Lantau Bronze
Hakuba Silver
Ostuni Pearl White

Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.

Reviews

7.7

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Specs

Type
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI
Size (cc)
1998 - 2998		1950 - 2999
Size (L)
2.0L, 3.0L		3.0L, 2.9L, 2.0L
Induction
BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6		TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 24		16 - 24
Power
184kW - 297kW		180kW - 280kW
Power RPM
4000 - 5500		3600 - 5500
Torque
365Nm - 650Nm		500Nm - 750Nm
Torque RPM
1300 - 2000		1200 - 1600
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.5 - 15.5		10.5 - 15.5

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison