Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes Benz Gls

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

4395 cc
3982 cc

Number of Cylinders

8
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Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Mild Hybrid
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

635 hp at 6000 - 7000 rpm
557hp at 6000-6500rpm

Max Engine Torque

750 Nm at 1800 - 5855 rpm
770Nm at 2500-5000rpm

Max Motor Power

–
22hp

Fuel & Performance

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

–
11 kmpl

Official Fuel Economy

–
8.5 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
90 litres

0-100kph

–
4.9 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Springs

Air Suspension
Air Springs

Rear Springs

Air Suspension
Air Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Electric
Powered

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

23 inches
22 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Front Suspension Type

–
Independent, Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension Type

–
Independent, Multilink

Turning Radius

–
6.27 m

Front Tyre Size

–
285/45 R22

Rear Tyre Size

–
325/40 R22

Dimensions

Length

4970 mm
5205 mm

Width

2209 mm
2030 mm

Height

1810 mm
1838 mm

Wheelbase

2998 mm
3135 mm

Ground Clearance

208-255 mm
160 mm

Kerb Weight

2485 kg
2825 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
520 litres

Comfort

Hands-free Boot Opening

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

Climate Control

2-zone
4-zone

12 Volt Port

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

–

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Door Pockets

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driving Modes

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
–

UV Cut Glass

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

Front Only
–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

–

Remote Locking

Auto Parking

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Bluetooth Connectivity

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Push Button Start

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear AC Vents

Rear Power Outlet

Third Row AC Vents

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Safety

Adaptive Cruise Control

Blind Spot Monitor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Seat Belt Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Side Airbag

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traction Control

Speed Assist System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Heads Up Display

–

Overspeed Warning

Central Locking

Lane Keep Assist

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Child Safety Lock

Hill Start Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

Parking Camera

360 degree

Rear Washer/Wiper

Automatic Wipers

Rear Defogger

Parking Sensors

Front, Side and Rear

Passenger Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Airbags

–
9

Curtain Airbag

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

Illuminated Logo

–

LED DRLs

–

Connected LED

–

Stop Lamp

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Spoiler

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Projector Headlamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Front Fog Lamps

Rub Strips

–

Interior

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Average Fuel Consumption

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leather

Third Row Seats

Heated Seats

Front Only

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Individual Chairs at Rear

Optional

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Massage Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

CD Player

AUX Input

Rear Entertainment Screens

MirrorLink

Branded Music System

Meridian
–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

USB Input

Display

13.1-inch Touchscreen
11.6-inch Touchscreen

Video Player

Touchpad

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Inbuilt Music App

–

Steering Phone Controls

Front Passenger Screen

–

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless

Gesture Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Find My Car

–

Phone App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Location Based Services

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Geo Fence

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

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Hello, I am planning to buy an SUV for around Rs 1.5 crore. My options are the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Sport, and Porsche Cayenne. Which one should I go for?