Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford Edge to the dealership as the Land Rover LR2.
Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Ford Edge is the winner in terms of fuel economy.
With respect to fuel economy, the Ford Edge and the Land Rover LR2 don't differ much.
Regarding MSRP, the Land Rover LR2 costs roughly as much as the Ford Edge (though the Ford Edge is a little cheaper).
Utility
The Land Rover LR2 and the Ford Edge can accommodate the same number of passengers.
There's no clear winner between the Land Rover LR2 and the Ford as far as transporting cargo.
The Land Rover LR2 outpulls the Ford by a sizeable margin.
Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Land Rover LR2 for a fill-up more often than the Ford Edge because of its tank size and gas mileage.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Land Rover LR2 offers a bit more head room than the Ford, there really isn't much of a difference.
The Ford Edge offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Land Rover does.
Dimensions
The Land Rover LR2's tank is approximately the same size as the Ford Edge's, though the Ford Edge's is a bit larger.
The Land Rover and the Ford compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Land Rover LR2 and the Ford Edge definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Edge's engine isn't much bigger than the Land Rover's.
The Land Rover has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Ford Edge.
Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford isn't quite as generous as the LR2's.