Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000, a RM1,488,112 leap over the RM999,888 Mercedes-Benz GLS. That money brings a 523 hp, 750 Nm 4.4-litre petrol V8 and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 362 hp, 500 Nm and 6.1 seconds for the GLS. But Malaysian family buyers should not overlook the Mercedes’ seven seats, longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and lower RM1,638 annual road tax. The Range Rover is the faster five-seat luxury SUV with a far larger 818-litre boot; the GLS is the more rational people carrier.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want 523 hp, 750 Nm, a 4.6-second sprint and 818 litres of luggage room, and accept five seats and the much higher outlay.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if seven seats, a 3,135 mm wheelbase, rear-seat entertainment and RM1,638 annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 5 seats and 818 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS 7 seats and 355 litres.
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover 2,997 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 3,135 mm.
- Annual road tax: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
- 818-litre boot is 463 litres larger.
- Heated, ventilated and memory-equipped front seats.
- RM1,488,112 more expensive.
- Five seats versus the GLS’s seven.
- RM3,872 annual road tax versus RM1,638.
GLS
- Seven seats with a sliding second row and folding third row.
- Rear-seat entertainment with two 11.6-inch monitors and wireless headphones.
- Head-up display and 64-colour ambient lighting.
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the Range Rover’s 523 hp and 750 Nm.
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.5 seconds slower.
- 355-litre boot is 463 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM1,638✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | 4.6 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 middle row seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | 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 Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and 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, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | 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 | 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.
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Range Rover vs GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The Range Rover is better for performance and luggage capacity, delivering 523 hp, 750 Nm and an 818-litre boot. The GLS is better for carrying people, with seven seats, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and rear-seat entertainment.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Range Rover also carries RM3,872 annual road tax, compared with RM1,638 for the GLS.
Which SUV is better for a large family?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the clear choice for a larger family because it has seven seats, including a 50:50 split-folding third row. The Range Rover has five seats but provides a much larger 818-litre boot, against 355 litres.
