Comparison - Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE 2019 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 550 4MATIC 2019

General

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GL-Class

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Average Price: 
$
74,000
Updated: 
02 Jan 2018
$
95,750
Updated: 
10 Apr 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2019
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.60gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Firenze Red (Metallic)
#8F1015
Aruba (Premium Metallic)
#CFC8B8
Byron Blue (Metallic
#4E607A
Kaikoura Stone Metallic
#8B796F
Silicon Silver (Premium Metallic)
#838280
Yulong White (Metallic)
#C2CBDA
Santorini Black (Metallic)
#37383C
Carpathian Grey (Premium Metallic)
#535057
Narvik Black
#1D1D1D
Indus Silver Metallic
#A6A6A6
Corris Grey Metallic
#5C5B5F
Color: 
Black
#000000
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Selenite Grey Metallic
#74849F
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#E1E0DE
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar sets new SUV style benchmarks with its captivating body and exquisite interior.

Pros
Gorgeous shape
Adjustable and capable air suspension
Modern and sleek interior
Opulent interior...
…made better by extra-cost cloth fabric

Cons
Six figures for a mid-size SUV is a thing now
Engines feel old now
Big wheels = tough ride
Did someone say more for cloth?
Just enough second-row space

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 13 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Refined, energetic performance
Excellent fuel economy
Sophisticated cabin with high-quality materials
High-tech, responsive infotainment system

Cons
No potent V8 engine option
Questionable reliability

By: 
usnews.com

The lovely Velar's sophomore year is marked by some slight tweaks to its available content and a larger, 21.6-gallon fuel tank. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available for the first time and are bundled together in the Smartphone Pack package and the Velar's Premium Textile interior upholstery can now be ordered as a standalone option.

PROS
Stunning to behold,
functional cargo area,
upscale interior materials.

CONS
Touchscreen-everything interior takes getting used to,
so-so powertrains, top-shelf models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.Limited GLS Grand Edition includes upgraded leather, wood trim, adaptive LED headlights, unique wheels.Part of the second GLS-Class generation introduced for 2013 (then called the GL-Class).

PROS
Spacious third-row seat can accommodate adults
Ample acceleration with any powertrain choice
Quiet cabin with luxurious trim
Available off-road package gives it true capability in the dirt

CONS
Many desirable features don't come standard
Large price jump from GLS 450 to GLS 550

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class wears its old-school heart on its sleeve, proudly.

Pros
Plenty of cargo- and people-space
Flexible seating
Luxury SUV-levels of swank
Latest safety equipment – much of which is standard
Surprisingly entertaining AMG model

Cons
No diesel option
COMAND system is due for replacement
Middling gas-engine fuel economy

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Ample engine power
Confident handling and comfortable ride
Upscale cabin quality
Three rows of spacious seats

Cons
Rivals have more standard features

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
4.70L
Torque: 
332ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
516ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
Horsepower: 
380hp
at 6 500rpm
449hp
at 5 250rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.10Feet
40.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Leather And Simulated Alloy Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Manual rear seat easy entry
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Leather And Wood Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
188.90in
202.00in
Width: 
80.00in
78.00in
Height: 
65.60in
72.80in
Ground Clearance: 
9.90in
8.50in
Front Track: 
64.70in
Rear Track: 
65.50in
Wheel Base: 
113.10in
121.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
41.20
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
37.20in
38.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
70.00cu.ft
93.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5512lbs
7500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.40cu.ft
16.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
27.20degrees
33.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.10degrees
27.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4471.00lbs
5578.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
18 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
18 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Driver Cooled Seat
Massaging
Passenger Cooled Seat
Premium Leather
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
2 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
10 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leather
10-Way Power Passenger Seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Massaging
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Reclining Rear Seats
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
four-corner electronic air suspension system
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S)
Meridian Premium Brand Speakers
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
17 Total Speakers
825 Watts Stereo Output
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
Memory card slot
1 Subwoofer(S)
14 Total Speakers
830 Watts Stereo Output
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Remote sunroof operation
Privacy glass
Power glass sunroof
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 In.
21 X 10-In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Null spare wheel
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Brake drying
Pre-collision safety system
Emergency Braking Preparation
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)
Emergency Service*
Vehicle Alarm notification*
LED Headlamp
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Self-Leveling Headlights

Options

Packages: 
Smartphone Pack
Basic Interior Protection & Storage Pack
On/Off Road Package
Premium Rear Seat Convenience Pack
Drive Assist Package
Wheel Protection Pack - Black Locks
Styling Accent Pack
Premium Interior Protection & Storage Pack
Convenience Package
Smoker's Package
Interior Premium Textile Package
Basic Rear Seat Convenience Pack
R-Dynamic Black Exterior Package
North American Tow Package
Exterior Protection Pack
Care Care Kit
Climate Package
Wheel Protection Pack - Chrome Locks
Driver Assistance Package
Grand Edition Package
Off-Road Package
Night Package
Exterior Options: 
18" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 9-Spoke 'Style 9007' Wheels W/Diamond Turned Finish
21" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7015' Wheels
Reduced Section Alloy Spare Wheel
Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics Without Deployable Side Steps
21" Split 5-Spoke 'Style 5047' Wheels W/Diamond Turned Finish
Summer Tires
Deployable Side Steps W/Tow Hitch Receiver And Electrics
19" 5-Spoke 'Style '5046' Wheels W/Satin Dark Grey Finish
Remove Derivative And/Or Engine Badge
Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics W/Deployable Side Steps
20" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7014' Wheels
Silver Roof Rails
18" 10-Spoke 'Style 1021' Wheels
SVO Special Effect Paint
19" Full Size Spare Wheel
Deployable Side Steps Without Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics
SVO Ultra Metallic Paint
Tow Hitch Receiver
Black Roof Rails
22" Full Size Spare Wheel
Heated Windshield
18" 15-Spoke 'Style 1022' Wheels
Fixed Rear Recovery Eye
21" Split 5-Spoke 'Style 5047' Wheels
20" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7014' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
20" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7015' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
20" 10-Spoke 'Style 1032' Wheels W/Satin Dark Grey Finish
22" Split 9-Spoke 'Style 9007' Wheels
Surround Camera System
21" 10-Spoke 'Style 1033' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
19" 5-Spoke 'Style '5046' Wheels
MAGIC VISION CONTROL
Soft-Close Doors
Panorama Sunroof
Interior Options: 
Head-Up Display
20-Way Heated & Cooled Massaging Front Seats W/Heated Rear Seats & Driver & Passenger Memory
Chrome IP End Caps
Suedecloth Headliner Material
Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting
Meridian 1600 Watt Signature Surround Sound System
Illuminated Front And Rear Side Door Metal Treadplates
Power Plus
Power Pro
Light Oyster Headliner
Illuminated Metal Loadspace Scuff Plate
Full Extended Leather Upgrade
Loadspace Storage Rails
8" Rear Seat Entertainment
Premium Carpet Mats
Heated Steering Wheel
Premium Textile And Suedecloth Seats
Sirius XM Satellite & HD Radio
Heated 2nd-Row Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
Rear Seat Entertainment
Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders
Multicontour Front Seats W/Massage Feature
Power EASY-ENTRY Feature For 2nd-Row Seats
Cabin Air Purification System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Vintage Tan/Ebony, premium leather
#AB7247
Dapple Grey/Ebony, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
#343539
Dapple Grey/Light Oyster, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
#E5E5E5
Ebony, premium leather
#08090D
Eclipse/Ebony, premium leather
#42464E
Acorn, premium leather
#CCBCA4
Light Oyster, premium leather
#8D8B82
Light Oyster/Ebony, premium leather
#E6DCCA
Color: 
Black, leather
#131313
designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#E7DEDA
Crystal Grey/Black, leather
#A3A1A0
Espresso Brown, leatherette
#483F3D
Ginger Beige/Black, leather
#9E8B7C
Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette
#B6A598
Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette
#9E8B7C
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#936555
designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#534A48
designo Porcelain/Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#E7DEDA