2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $83,600 to $180,300
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53

2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 25 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 83.5 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 543-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 626 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 6,614 - 8,200 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 - 198.9 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 80.6 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 39.9 - 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.8 - 39.3 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.2 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 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 Sport.

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). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Performance
With the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Utility
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.