Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$525
- Range Rover Velar: 0.3 s quicker to 60, 0.9 in more clearance.
- GLE: 8 hp more, 12.2 cu ft more cargo.
- GLE wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Range Rover Velar | GLE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,975 | $63,500 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 255 hp | GLE |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | GLE |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 62.7 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft | GLE |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 188.9 in | 193.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 80.4 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 4,806 lb to 5,838 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 5,291 lb | 7,700 lb | GLE |
| Seats | 5 | 5 to 7 | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 7.5 in | Range Rover Velar |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s estimate | 6.9 s tested | Range Rover Velar |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Velar P250 S AWD $61,600 | GLE 350 RWD $62,250 | $650 |
| GLE 350 RWD $62,250 | Range Rover Velar P250 S (2026.5) AWD $61,600 | $650 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Range Rover Velar | GLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,975 | $63,500 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $72,992 | $73,517 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GLE wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | GLE | 3% |
| Space | GLE | 16% |
| Towing | GLE | 31% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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