Verdict
At RM638,800, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM361,088 less than the RM999,888 Mercedes-Benz GLS and its RM439 annual road tax is far easier on the Malaysian wallet than RM1,638. The GLS answers with 362 hp, 500 Nm and seven seats, against the Velar’s 247 hp, 365 Nm and five seats; it is also 0.6 seconds quicker to 100 km/h. But the Velar’s 673-litre boot beats the GLS’s stated 355 litres. Choose according to passenger count, not badge alone.
Range Rover Velar
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the much lower RM638,800 entry price, lower RM439 road tax and a 673-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, 362 hp and 500 Nm, plus adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM638,800; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Engine output: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 247 hp and 365 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 seconds.
- Seating: Land Rover Range Rover Velar five seats; Mercedes-Benz GLS seven seats.
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 litres.
- Annual road tax: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM439; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638.
Range Rover Velar
- RM361,088 lower purchase price.
- 673-litre boot space.
- Five-year/65,000-km warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
- Five seats versus the GLS’s seven.
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the GLS’s 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
GLS
- Seven seats with sliding second-row and folding third-row seating.
- 362 hp, 500 Nm and a 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go, plus 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM999,888 price is RM361,088 higher.
- RM1,638 annual road tax versus RM439.
- 355-litre boot space is smaller than the Velar’s 673 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,800✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 247 hp at 5,500 rpm | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm at 1,200 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system | 12.3" MBUX, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 65,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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 Velar & GLS for sale
Range Rover Velar vs GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The GLS is better for seven occupants, stronger performance and driver-assistance equipment. The Velar is the better buy for a five-seat household wanting a much lower purchase price, lower road tax and more stated boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM361,088 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar: RM999,888 versus RM638,800.
Which SUV has more luggage space?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the larger stated boot at 673 litres, compared with 355 litres for the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
