Verdict
The RM638,800 Range Rover Velar is the rational Malaysian buy: it costs RM320,088 less, carries 673 litres against 667 litres of boot space and its 1,804 kg kerb weight is 1,281 kg below the G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with electric running, 579 hp and 1,164 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 6.7 to 4.7 seconds. Its 116 kWh battery is rated at 473 km, with 200 kW DC charging, but annual road tax is RM1,340 versus RM439. Choose the G-Class for its EV performance and driver assistance; choose the Velar for price, range-free long trips and a five-year warranty with scheduled maintenance.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want to save RM320,088, have a 63-litre petrol tank for familiar refuelling and retain the slightly larger 673-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want a 579-hp, four-motor electric SUV with 1,164 Nm, 473 km of claimed range and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Velar RM638,800; Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888.
- Powertrain: Range Rover Velar 247 hp/365 Nm 2.0-litre petrol; Mercedes-Benz G-Class four electric motors with 579 hp/1,164 Nm.
- Performance: Range Rover Velar 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and 217 km/h; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Size and weight: Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm long and 1,804 kg; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4,613 mm and 3,085 kg.
- Energy use: Range Rover Velar 7.6 L/100 km and 63-litre tank; Mercedes-Benz G-Class 116 kWh battery, 473 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Driver assistance: Range Rover Velar has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; Mercedes-Benz G-Class has adaptive cruise control and steering…
Range Rover Velar
- RM320,088 cheaper to buy.
- 673-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat split.
- Five-year/65,000 km warranty includes scheduled maintenance.
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.7 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
G-Class
- 579 hp and 1,164 Nm from four electric motors.
- 473 km claimed EV range with 200 kW DC charging.
- Gets autonomous braking, blind-spot information and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM320,088 more.
- Annual road tax is RM1,340 versus RM439.
- At 3,085 kg, it is 1,281 kg heavier and has a manual boot.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,800✓ | RM958,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,340 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 247 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 365 Nm at 1,200 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 4 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 579 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 1,164 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 473 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Two-speed Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 3,085 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 667 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | De Dion Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | G-Turn Capabilities, Virtual Locking Differentials |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 65,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 Velar & G-Class for sale
Range Rover Velar vs G-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
The G-Class is better for electric performance, charging capability and active safety equipment, with 579 hp and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Velar is the better buy for a far lower purchase price, lower road tax and a five-year scheduled-maintenance package.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM320,088 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Which has the larger boot?
The Range Rover Velar has the larger boot by 6 litres: 673 litres versus 667 litres in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It also has a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench, while the G-Class uses a 60:40 split.
