Land Rover LR3 vs Mercedes-Benz GL320
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz GL320GL320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | V8 SE | GL320 BlueTEC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2008 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz GL320GL320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,525 (best) | $58,200 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz GL320GL320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.8 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz GL320GL320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz GL320GL320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 90.3 cu ft (best) | 83.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 7,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,695 lbs (best) | 1,631 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 5,313 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 190.9 in | 200.6 in (best) |
| Width | 75.4 in | 76.4 in (best) |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 72.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz GL320GL320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 3 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Land Rover LR3 | Mercedes-Benz GL320 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V8 SE $48,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GL320 BlueTEC $58,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | V8 HSE $54,025 MSRP | — |
Land Rover LR3 vs Mercedes-Benz GL320 FAQ
- Which is better: 2008 Land Rover LR3 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2008 Land Rover LR3 vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2008 Land Rover LR3 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Land Rover LR3 starts lower at $48,525.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2008 Land Rover LR3 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320?
- The 2008 Land Rover LR3 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (48,525).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2008 Land Rover LR3 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320?
- The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better horsepower: 2008 Land Rover LR3 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320?
- The 2008 Land Rover LR3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2008 Land Rover LR3 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320?
- The 2008 Land Rover LR3 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).