Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the rational cross-shop: 429 hp, 560 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time beat the Land Rover Range Rover Sport’s 396 hp, 550 Nm and 5.7 seconds. The Range Rover Sport answers with a far larger 835-litre boot, a 90-litre tank and adjustable air suspension, plus a five-year/150,000-km warranty against two years with unlimited mileage. Annual road tax is effectively identical at RM1,635 and RM1,638. Pick the Mercedes for pace; pick the Land Rover for carrying capacity and longer factory cover.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need the 835-litre boot, 90-litre fuel tank, adjustable air suspension and five-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want 429 hp, a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time and a substantially lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Performance: 396 hp and 550 Nm for the Range Rover Sport; 429 hp and 560 Nm for the AMG GLE Coupe.
- 0-100 km/h: 5.7 seconds for the Range Rover Sport; 5.0 seconds for the AMG GLE Coupe.
- Boot space: 835 litres for the Range Rover Sport; 655 litres for the AMG GLE Coupe.
- Fuel tank: 90 litres for the Range Rover Sport; 65 litres for the AMG GLE Coupe.
- Warranty: five years/150,000 km for the Range Rover Sport; two years/unlimited mileage for the AMG GLE Coupe.
- Price: RM1,698,000 for the Range Rover Sport; RM873,888 for the AMG GLE Coupe.
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank
- Adjustable air suspension with Terrain Response 2
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty
- RM824,112 more expensive
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six airbags versus seven
AMG GLE Coupe
- 429 hp, 560 Nm and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h
- RM824,112 lower purchase price
- Massage front seats and 13-speaker 590-W Burmester audio
- 655-litre boot is 180 litres smaller
- 65-litre fuel tank is 25 litres smaller
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM873,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm | 429 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 560 Nm at 2,200 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 655 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| 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 | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (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, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, 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 Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | 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 Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 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 Coupe for sale
Range Rover Sport vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the better performance and price choice, with 429 hp and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if its 835-litre boot, air suspension and five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888. The difference is RM824,112 in the Mercedes’ favour.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the larger boot at 835 litres, compared with 655 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe. That is a 180-litre advantage for the Land Rover.
