2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 394 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 5,291 - 5,511 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 188.9 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Range Rover Velar for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Utility
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.