Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: Specs Compared
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The Land Rover Range Rover is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Land Rover Range Rover leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
2016–2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 92 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Land Rover Range Rover | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 29 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,850 ✓ | $3,150 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 102 g/mi | 99 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium or E85 |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2016–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 191 | 92 |
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 GLE-Class dimensions and size
The Land Rover Range Rover is 16.9 inches longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class on a wheelbase 11 inches longer, and 862 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 GLE-Class (2019) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.7 in | 189.8 in | 16.9 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 80.7 in | 76 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 115 in | 11 in |
| Curb weight | 5,789 lbs | 4,927 lbs | 862 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 GLE-Class: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Land Rover Range Rover burns about $2,850 of fuel annually against $3,150 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. That $300 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,500 over five years and $2,400 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 Land Rover Range Rover leads in both cycles — 26 mpg city and 30 mpg highway against 23 and 29 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 GLE-Class with 4 (SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI). Across 191 recorded Land Rover Range Rover configurations and 92 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-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 GLE-Class with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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 Standard 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 GLE-Class emits 99 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 GLE-Class: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The Land Rover Range Rover is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Land Rover Range Rover runs about $2,850 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,150 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class — a difference of roughly $300 per year.
What engines do the Range Rover and GLE-Class offer?
Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV. Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Land Rover Range Rover and the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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