Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2006 – 2009) vs Land Rover Range Rover (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Land Rover Range Rover is the more powerful of the two, with up to 396 hp against 388 hp. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,350 kg against 2,440 kg. At 5,088 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is 138 mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2006 – 2009
|
Land Rover
Range Rover
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 211 – 387 hp | 177 – 396 hp |
| Torque | 460 – 700 Nm | 390 – 640 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 9.6 s | 7.5 – 13.6 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 240 km/h | 179 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 13.9 L/100 km | 11.1 – 16.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,073 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,350 – 2,475 kg | 2,440 – 2,522 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.