2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 84.7 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 205.0 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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 GLS 450 than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 GLS 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). Clearly, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 GLS 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 GLS 450.

Utility
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.