Land Rover LR3 vs Mercedes-Benz ML550
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz ML550ML550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | V8 SE | ML550 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2008 | 2014 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz ML550ML550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,525 (best) | $59,450 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz ML550ML550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.8 gal | 24.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz ML550ML550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 402 hp (best) |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.4 L | 4.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz ML550ML550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 90.3 cu ft (best) | 80.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 7,200 lbs |
| Payload | 1,695 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | — | 4,984 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in (best) | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 114.8 in (best) |
| Length | 190.9 in (best) | 189.1 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 75.8 in (best) |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 70.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover LR3V8 SE | Mercedes-Benz ML550ML550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 ML550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V8 SE $48,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ML550 4MATIC $59,450 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | V8 HSE $54,025 MSRP | — |