Land Rover Range Rover 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 RoverSE | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | 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 | 2027 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Range RoverSE | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $113,300 | $89,950 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $75,999 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $130,627 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $167,187 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 40 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Range RoverSE | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Range RoverSE | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 395 hp | 429 hp (best) |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Range RoverSE | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 83.5 cu ft | 93.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,715 lbs (best) | 7,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,240 lbs (best) | 5,578 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 198.9 in | 202.6 in (best) |
| Width | — | 84.3 in (best) |
| Height | 73.6 in (best) | 72.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Range RoverSE | Mercedes-Benz GL550GL 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (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 | Mercedes-Benz GL550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $113,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GL 550 4MATIC $89,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $120,700 MSRP | — |
| 3 | SE $128,900 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SE $138,000 MSRP | — |
| 5 | SE $145,400 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Autobiography $159,200 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Autobiography $174,800 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Autobiography $177,900 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Autobiography $179,500 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SV $219,500 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SV $245,700 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SV Black $238,900 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SV Black $260,900 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SV Ultra $252,900 MSRP | — |
| 15 | SV Ultra $275,000 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GL550 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Range Rover 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: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 starts lower at $89,950. Live Land Rover Range Rover listings start at $75,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (89,950).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2027 Land Rover Range Rover leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2027 Land Rover Range Rover leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (53).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2027 Land Rover Range Rover leads on horsepower in this comparison (607).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Range Rover or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?
- The 2027 Land Rover Range Rover leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).