Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the performance buy: its 603 hp and 850 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 3.9 seconds, versus 396 hp, 550 Nm and 5.7 seconds for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, while costing RM506,112 less at RM1,191,888. The Range Rover Sport answers with a far more useful 835-litre boot, a 90-litre tank and a five-year/150,000-km warranty. For Malaysian buyers carrying luggage or keeping the SUV long-term, those practical gains matter; for outright pace, the AMG is in another league.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need its 835-litre boot, 90-litre fuel tank and five-year/150,000-km warranty more than AMG-level acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time matter most, especially with RM506,112 left unspent.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888.
- Power and torque: Range Rover Sport 396 hp/550 Nm; AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds; AMG GLE 3.9 seconds.
- Boot space: Range Rover Sport 835 litres; AMG GLE 630 litres.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport five years/150,000 km; AMG GLE four years/unlimited mileage.
- Road tax per year: Range Rover Sport RM1,635; AMG GLE RM3,211.
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot, 205 litres larger than the AMG GLE's
- Five-year, 150,000-km manufacturer warranty
- 90-litre fuel tank and full-size spare tyre
- 396 hp and 550 Nm trail the AMG GLE's 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.8 seconds behind
- Costs RM506,112 more
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- RM506,112 lower purchase price
- 630-litre boot is 205 litres smaller
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter
- RM3,211 annual road tax is RM1,576 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 21 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 630 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 325/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Range Rover Sport & AMG GLE for sale
Range Rover Sport vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The AMG GLE is better for performance and purchase price, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Range Rover Sport for its 835-litre boot, 90-litre tank and five-year/150,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM1,191,888, so the Range Rover Sport is RM506,112 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the larger boot at 835 litres, compared with 630 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE. That is a 205-litre advantage for the Range Rover Sport.
