Verdict
At RM2,488,000, the Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the RM999,888 GLS, and its 523 hp/750 Nm V8 cuts the 0-100 km/h sprint to 4.6 seconds against 6.1 seconds. It also has an 818-litre boot, but only five seats. The GLS is the rational family choice: seven seats, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and proper third-row amenities, while still matching 250 km/h. The Range Rover earns its huge premium only if five-seat luggage space and outright performance matter more than passenger count and the GLS’s lower RM1,638 annual road tax.
Range Rover
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want 523 hp, 750 Nm and an 818-litre boot, and can live with five seats and its RM2.488 million price.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, third-row equipment and unlimited-mileage warranty cover for far less money.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Output: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 5 seats and 818 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS 7 seats and 355 litres.
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover 2,997 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 3,135 mm.
- Warranty: Land Rover Range Rover 5 years/150,000 km; Mercedes-Benz GLS 4 years/unlimited mileage.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm from a 4.4-litre V8.
- 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 818-litre boot and heated, ventilated front seats.
- RM1,488,112 more expensive.
- Five seats versus the GLS’s seven.
- Higher annual road tax: RM3,872 versus RM1,638.
GLS
- Seven seats with a sliding second row and folding third row.
- Rear-seat entertainment with two 11.6-inch monitors.
- Unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.6 seconds.
- Much smaller 355-litre boot versus 818 litres.
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the Range Rover’s 523 hp and 750 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM1,638✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 750 Nm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | 4.6 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3" MBUX, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and 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, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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 vs GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The GLS is better for most Malaysian families because it has seven seats, third-row equipment and costs far less. Choose the Range Rover only if its 523 hp V8, 4.6-second sprint and 818-litre boot are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM1,488,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Which is better for carrying seven people?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS. It has seven three-point seat belts, a sliding 40:20:40 second row, a 50:50 folding third row, rear air-conditioning and power sockets for the last row.
