Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs Land Rover Range Rover
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.
2016–2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 92 configurations
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg | 30 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,150 | $2,850 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 99 g/mi ✓ | 102 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium or E85 | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2016–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 92 | 191 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
GLE-Class vs Range Rover: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class or the Land Rover Range Rover?
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 GLE-Class and Range Rover offer?
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV. Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and the Land Rover Range Rover as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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