2025 Land Rover Range Rover vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

$107,900 · Crossover

$178,450 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant initial divergence between the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover (Car1) and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (Car2) is the staggering MSRP gap of $70,550, with Car2 starting at $178,450 versus Car1’s $107,900. Performance metrics strongly favor Car2, which boasts 550 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque, significantly outpacing Car1's 395 hp and 406 lb-ft. This power differential is reflected in fuel economy, where Car1 achieves a superior combined 21 MPG compared to Car2's 15 MPG. Furthermore, dimensional differences show Car2 is longer at 204.9 inches, while Car1 offers substantially more utility with 40.7 cu ft of cargo capacity against Car2's meager 18.4 cu ft. The combined data highlights a trade-off between ultimate luxury performance and practical efficiency/cargo metrics.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover (Car1) is the clear choice for commuters due to its significantly better fuel economy, achieving 21 combined MPG versus the Maybach GLS's 15 combined MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

Car1 provides substantially more utility for family use, offering 40.7 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to Car2's 18.4 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

Performance enthusiasts will prefer Car2 because it delivers 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque, clearly exceeding Car1's 395 hp and 406 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

With an MSRP difference of $70,550 and better MPG ratings, the Range Rover offers demonstrably superior value metrics.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if...

Your priority is mitigating running costs, benefiting from 21 combined MPG versus 15 MPG.
You require maximum utility, as its 40.7 cu ft cargo capacity dwarfs Car2's 18.4 cu ft.
You are seeking a premium AWD luxury crossover below the $110,000 price threshold.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if...

Maximum engine output is essential, evidenced by its 550 hp and 538 lb-ft figures.
You prioritize sheer presence, indicated by its 204.9-inch length and 79.9-inch width.
The higher required fuel cost (premium unleaded required vs. recommended) and significantly higher purchase price ($178,450 vs. $107,900) are not prohibitive.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover	Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Length	198.9"	204.9"
Width	-	79.9"
Height	73.6"	72.4"
Wheelbase	118.0"	123.4"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	4.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	V8
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	395 hp @ 5500 rpm	550 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque	406 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	538 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Number of Valves	24	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	13/18 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	15 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	452.2/571.2 mi.	309.4/428.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Infotainment Display	13.1 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	380W	1590W
Speaker System	13	27
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Surround Audio	Discrete	Discrete
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	With Real Time Traffic
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Brand Stereo System	—	Burmester
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Burmester
Satellite Radio Subscription Duration	—	36 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	2nd Row Fixed Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Sunroof Type	—	1st Row Power Fabric Extended

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Front Head Room	39.3 in.	42.5 in.
Front Leg Room	39.9 in.	40.3 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	12-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	12-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Front Shoulder Room	—	59.3 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓
Seat Massage Function	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Rear Head Room	39.2 in.	40.2 in.
Rear Leg Room	40.4 in.	43.4 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	✓
Rear Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Rear Shoulder Room	—	56.1 in.

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	21 in	22 x 11.5 in.
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	275/50R21	325/40R22
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	—

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	6 yr./ 62000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover and 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.

What is the fundamental performance gap between the Range Rover and the Maybach GLS?

The Maybach GLS (Car2) holds a substantial advantage in power, producing 550 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. This compares to the Range Rover's (Car1) output of 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, suggesting quicker acceleration capabilities for Car2.

How much more expensive is the Maybach GLS compared to the Range Rover?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has an MSRP of $178,450, setting the price difference at $70,550 more than the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover, which starts at $107,900.

Which vehicle offers superior fuel efficiency for daily driving?

The Range Rover (Car1) is notably more efficient, achieving 21 combined MPG. The Maybach GLS (Car2) returns only 15 combined MPG, which translates to approximately 40% lower efficiency.

Is there a notable difference in interior storage volume between the two SUVs?

Yes, the storage disparity is significant; Car1 offers 40.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, whereas Car2 is highly constrained with only 18.4 cubic feet available.

Do both vehicles utilize the same drivetrain and fuel requirements?

Both use sophisticated drivetrains, with Car1 being four-wheel drive and Car2 all-wheel drive, and both recommend or require premium unleaded fuel.

Are there dimensional differences that affect maneuverability or garage fit?

Car2 is physically larger overall, measuring 204.9 inches long, while Car1 is slightly shorter at 198.9 inches, though Car1 is significantly taller at 73.6 inches compared to Car2’s 72.4 inches.