Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GL550
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Range Rover SportS | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | GL 550 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Range Rover SportS | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $77,600 (best) | $89,950 |
| Lowest listing price | $7,481 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $102,344 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $173,103 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 149 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Range Rover SportS | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Range Rover SportS | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 429 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Range Rover SportS | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 31.9 cu ft | 93.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,716 lbs (best) | 7,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,990 lbs (best) | 5,578 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 194.7 in | 202.6 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in | 84.3 in (best) |
| Height | 71.7 in | 72.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Range Rover SportS | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 4 |
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 Range Rover Sport | Mercedes-Benz GL550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $77,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GL 550 4MATIC $89,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $83,700 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Dynamic SE $90,800 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Dynamic SE $95,100 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Dynamic SE $103,700 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Autobiography $118,700 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Autobiography $120,900 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SV $152,000 MSRP | — |
| 9 | SV Black $161,600 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SV Carbon $169,500 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GL550 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts lower at $77,600. Live Land Rover Range Rover Sport listings start at $7,481.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (77,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (626).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).