Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the rational Malaysian buy at RM873,888, costing RM824,112 less while producing 429 hp and reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. Its 20-hp electric motor and 0.9-kWh battery add hybrid hardware, too. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport asks RM1,698,000, but brings a far larger 835-litre boot, 90-litre tank, adjustable air suspension and Terrain Response 2. Pick it for space, ride-height adjustment and a five-year/150,000-km warranty; pick the AMG for outright pace and price.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need the 835-litre boot, adjustable air suspension and Terrain Response 2, and accept the RM824,112 premium.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if 429 hp, a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time and a much lower RM873,888 entry price matter most.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport 396 hp, 550 Nm and 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h; AMG GLE Coupe 429 hp, 560 Nm and 5.0 seconds.
- Boot space: Range Rover Sport 835 litres; AMG GLE Coupe 655 litres.
- Fuel tank: Range Rover Sport 90 litres; AMG GLE Coupe 65 litres.
- Suspension: Range Rover Sport double-wishbone air suspension with adjustable ride height and damping; AMG GLE Coupe double wishbones front and multi-link rear.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport five years/150,000 km; AMG GLE Coupe two years with unlimited mileage.
Range Rover Sport
- 835-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank.
- Adjustable air suspension, Adaptive Dynamics and Terrain Response 2.
- Five-year, 150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM824,112 more.
- Slower to 100 km/h: 5.7 seconds versus 5.0 seconds.
- Produces 396 hp and 550 Nm versus 429 hp and 560 Nm.
AMG GLE Coupe
- 429 hp, 560 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Costs RM824,112 less.
- 18-way front seats add massage, heating and ventilation.
- 655-litre boot is 180 litres smaller.
- 65-litre fuel tank is 25 litres smaller.
- Uses a space-saver spare tyre instead of a full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000 | RM873,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp | 429 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 560 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 655 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| 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 | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | 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, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| 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 | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, 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 Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 | — |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | 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 Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 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.
Used Range Rover Sport & AMG GLE Coupe for sale
Range Rover Sport vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The AMG GLE Coupe is the better value and performance choice, with 429 hp and a 5.0-second sprint. The Range Rover Sport is better for luggage space, with 835 litres, plus adjustable air suspension and Terrain Response 2.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888. The difference is RM824,112 in favour of the Mercedes-Benz.
Which has the larger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the larger boot at 835 litres, compared with 655 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe. That is a 180-litre advantage for the Land Rover.
