Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: Specs Compared
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 29 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
2016–2027
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Land Rover Range Rover | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg | 29 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,850 | $2,600 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 102 g/mi | 84 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd, Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2016–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 191 | 72 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class dimensions and size
The Land Rover Range Rover is 20.9 inches longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class on a wheelbase 12.2 inches longer, and 1,545.4 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Land Rover Range Rover (2026) | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.7 in | 185.8 in | 20.9 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 80.7 in | 74.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 64.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 113.8 in | 12.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,789 lbs | 4,244 lbs | 1,545 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class burns about $2,600 of fuel annually against $2,850 for the Land Rover Range Rover. That $250 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,250 over five years and $2,000 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class leads in both cycles — 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway against 26 and 30 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Land Rover Range Rover is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV), the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class with 3 (SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI). Across 191 recorded Land Rover Range Rover configurations and 72 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Land Rover Range Rover is offered with 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class emits 84 g/mile of CO2 versus 102 g/mile for the Land Rover Range Rover. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Range Rover vs GLC-Class: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 29 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class runs about $2,600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,850 for the Land Rover Range Rover — a difference of roughly $250 per year.
What engines do the Range Rover and GLC-Class offer?
Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Land Rover Range Rover as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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