Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the hard-nosed choice: at RM1,191,888, it costs RM506,112 less yet brings 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Its RM3,211 annual road tax is almost double the Range Rover Sport’s RM1,635, however. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, but answers with a much larger 835-litre boot, a full-size spare tyre, 90-litre tank and five-year/150,000-km warranty. For Malaysian buyers carrying luggage or travelling beyond urban centres, those practical margins are real; for pace per ringgit, the AMG GLE is untouchable here.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need its 835-litre boot, full-size spare tyre and five-year/150,000-km warranty more than 603 hp.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want 603 hp, 850 Nm and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h performance while spending RM506,112 less.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport 396 hp, 550 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; AMG GLE 603 hp, 850 Nm and 3.9 seconds.
- Boot space: Range Rover Sport 835 litres; AMG GLE 630 litres.
- Road tax: Range Rover Sport RM1,635 per year; AMG GLE RM3,211 per year.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport five years/150,000 km; AMG GLE four years/unlimited mileage.
- Fuel tank: Range Rover Sport 90 litres; AMG GLE 85 litres.
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot and full-size spare tyre
- Lower RM1,635 annual road tax
- Five-year/150,000-km warranty
- RM506,112 dearer
- 396 hp and 550 Nm trail the AMG GLE’s 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.8 seconds slower
AMG GLE
- 603 hp, 850 Nm and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Costs RM506,112 less
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 630-litre boot is 205 litres smaller
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM1,635
- No spare tyre listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM1,191,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 21 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 630 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 325/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | AMG Active Ride Control+ |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Range Rover Sport vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for outright performance and purchase price, with 603 hp and a 3.9-second sprint. Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Sport for its 835-litre boot, full-size spare and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM1,191,888. The Range Rover Sport is RM506,112 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the bigger boot at 835 litres, against 630 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE. That is a 205-litre advantage for the Range Rover Sport.
