Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mercedes-Benz. The G-Class uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is tremendously more expensive than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Range Rover Sport nor the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is likely a better choice than the Land Rover in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or big animals.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Mercedes-Benz G-Class for a fill-up approximately as often as the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's front cabin compared to the Land Rover. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz make it roomier for your passengers than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's, though the G-Class's is a little bigger. The Mercedes-Benz and the Land Rover compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Land Rover and the G-Class are legitimate sportscars. With respect to horsepower, the G-Class packs quite a punch and will knock the Land Rover Range Rover Sport down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is definitely more maneuverable than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a more sizeable engine than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The G-Class packs quite a punch compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport could learn a lesson or two from the Mercedes-Benz with respect to pickup.

Warranty
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the Range Rover Sport have the same basic warranty.