Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Range Rover Sport

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Mercedes-Benz GLS
Range Rover Sport

Mercedes-Benz

GLS

From ₹1.28 Crore

Land Rover

Range Rover Sport

From ₹1.43 Crore

Mercedes-Benz GLSGLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line · ₹1.38 Crore
Range Rover SportDynamic HSE P400 Petrol · ₹1.43 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price GLS: ₹1.38 Crore (ahead) Range Rover Sport: ₹1.43 Crore GLS ₹5.00 lakh cheaper
Safety GLS: Not rated yet Range Rover Sport: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage GLS: ~8.5 kmpl Range Rover Sport: 10.80 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power GLS: 375 bhp Range Rover Sport: 400 PS (ahead) Torque 500 vs 550 Nm
Boot GLS: 355 litres Range Rover Sport: 835 litres (ahead) Length 5,209 vs 4,946 mm
Versions GLS: 6 Range Rover Sport: 6 Only Range Rover Sport: hybrid, automatic

Pick the GLS for the lower price.

Pick the Range Rover Sport for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.38 Crore
₹1.43 Crore
On-road in
₹1.52 Crore
₹1.58 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,55,907 a month
₹2,65,148 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
375 bhp
400 PS
Torque
500 Nm
550 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
~8.5 kmpl
10.80 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Full-Size Ultra-Luxury 3-Row SUV
Performance Luxury Sports SUV
Seating Capacity
7 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Diesel / Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid Petrol
Displacement
2,999 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Petrol GLS 450) / 2,989 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Diesel GLS 450d)
2,996 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Petrol, P400) / 2,997 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Diesel, D350) / 2,998 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Plug-in Hybrid Petrol, P460e) / 4,395 cc (4.4L Twin-Turbo V8, SV)
Engine Config
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (381 PS) / 3.0L In-line 6 Twin-Turbo Diesel (367 PS & 750 Nm)
3.0L Turbo Petrol (400 PS, P400) with 48V MHEV / 3.0L Ingenium In-line 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (350 PS, D350) / 3.0L Turbo Petrol Plug-in Hybrid (460 PS combined, P460e) / 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 Petrol with 48V MHEV (635 PS, SV)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torque on Demand
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD with Terrain Response 2 & Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking)
0-100
6.1 sec (GLS 450) / 6.1 sec (GLS 450d)
5.9 sec (Diesel, D350) / 5.7 sec (Petrol, P400) / 5.5 sec (Plug-in Hybrid, P460e) / 3.9 sec (SV, 4.4L V8)
Top Speed
250 km/h (Electronically Limited)
234 km/h (Diesel) / 242 km/h (Petrol)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission
8-Speed Automatic Transmission (ZF 8HP with Twin-Speed Low Range Transfer Box)
Gears
9
8
Paddles
Yes
Yes (Paddle Shifters)
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen Integrated Starter Generator on all variants)
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Composite Discs (Front 390 mm with 6-Piston Calipers)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 380 mm with 6-Piston Brembo Calipers in Red)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Discs (Rear 345 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 355 mm)
Front Suspension
AIRMATIC Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping System ADS+ & E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL 48V Active Suspension (Rocking Curve Mode)
Dynamic Air Suspension with Switchable Volume Air Springs (Dual-Chamber Air Bags) & Dynamic Response Pro
Rear Suspension
AIRMATIC Air Suspension Multi-Link Axle (Auto Self-Leveling & Rear Suspension Lowering Button by 50 mm for Cargo Loading)
Five-Link Rear Axle with Dynamic Air Suspension & All-Wheel Steering (up to 7.3° rear steering)
Wheel Type
21-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels
21-inch / 22-inch / 23-inch Diamond-Turned Satin Grey Forged Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 275/45 R21, Rear: 315/40 R21 Tubeless Radial
285/40 R23 (or 275/45 R22) Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area
Full Size 22-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,209 mm
4,946 mm
Width
2,030 mm (2,157 mm with mirrors)
2,047 mm (2,209 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,823 mm
1,820 mm
Wheelbase
3,135 mm (Massive luxury SUV wheelbase)
2,997 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm - 260 mm (Adjustable ride height via AIRMATIC Air Suspension +60 mm lift)
216 mm - 281 mm (Off-Road Ride Height via Air Suspension; Water Wading Depth: 900 mm)
Kerb Weight
2,460 kg - 2,785 kg
2,390 kg - 2,460 kg
Boot Space
355L (all 3 rows up) / 890L (3rd row folded) / 2,400L (all rear seats folded flat via one-touch electric buttons)
835 Litres (expandable to 1,860 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
90 Litres
90 Litres
Turning Radius
6.2 m
5.5 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.4/38, child occupant 42/49.
Airbags
9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full-length curtain, driver knee airbag)
ESP/TC
Yes (ESP with Trailer Stability Assist, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, E-Active Body Control, Pre-Safe System, Crosswind Assist)
Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, Cornering Brake Control CBC, Roll Stability Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, All-Terrain Progress Control)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistance Package Plus: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist, Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic, Evasive Steering, Active Blind Spot, Exit Warning)
Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Traffic Monitor, 3D Surround Camera)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 'Transparent Bonnet' Virtual Off-Road View & Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
3D Surround Camera with 'ClearSight Ground View' (Transparent Bonnet) & ClearSight Interior Rear-View Mirror
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure & temperature display for all 4 wheels)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row & 3rd row outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 12.3-inch Widescreen Cockpit: 12.3-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7 + Twin 11.6-inch Full HD Rear Seat Entertainment Displays + 7.0-inch Rear MBUX Tablet
13.1-inch Curved Floating Pivi Pro High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System with Haptic Feedback
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
13.7-inch Interactive Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Mercedes me connect Suite with OTA Software Updates, In-Car Office, Remote Climate Pre-conditioning, Geofencing, Live Tracking
InControl Remote Connected Suite with Alexa Built-In, Remote Cabin Pre-conditioning, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Burmester Surround Sound System (13 speakers, 590 W)
Meridian 3D Surround Sound System (29 speakers 1,430W output with Active Noise Cancellation in Headrests)
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sliding Glass Sunroof with Electric Roller Sunblinds
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
All 7 Seats Electrically Adjustable + Ventilated & Heated Front & 2nd-Row Seats in Rough Nappa Leather with 10 Massage Programs & Heated Armrests
22-Way Heated & Ventilated Front Memory Seats with Massage Function in Semi-Aniline Leather + Heated & Ventilated Power Reclining Rear Seats
Climate Control
5-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMOTRONIC with Separate Rear Climate Unit & B-pillar/Roof Vents for all 3 rows
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Cabin Air Purification Pro & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row Center Armrest)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
MULTIBEAM LED Headlights with 112 Individually Controllable LEDs per headlamp & ULTRA RANGE High Beam (up to 650m)
Digital LED Headlights with 1.3 Million Micro-Mirrors, Adaptive Front Lighting & Signature Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full LED Horizontal 3D Block Tail Lamps connected by chrome bar
Full LED Horizontal Slimline Surface-Tail Lamps with High-Intensity Light Guides
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Illuminated Aluminium Running Boards & Chrome Roof Rails
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Powered Hands-Free Gesture Tailgate, Deployable Side Steps & Flush Retractable Door Handles

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 16,000 km

Choice

Versions
6 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹1.28 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore
₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.05 Crore
Colours
6 colours
14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

GLS 450 4MATIC₹1.28 Crore Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol₹1.43 Crore Range Rover Sport ₹15.00 lakh more GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line₹1.38 Crore Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol₹1.43 Crore Range Rover Sport ₹5.00 lakh more

Diesel, automatic

GLS 450d 4MATIC₹1.34 Crore Dynamic HSE D350 Diesel₹1.43 Crore Range Rover Sport ₹9.00 lakh more

Only the Range Rover Sport sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹1.96 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line against Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol

CityGLSRange Rover SportGap
Mumbai₹1.56 Crore₹1.62 CroreGLS ₹5.65 lakh less
Pune₹1.56 Crore₹1.62 CroreGLS ₹5.65 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.52 Crore₹1.58 CroreGLS ₹5.50 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.63 Crore₹1.69 CroreGLS ₹5.90 lakh less
Chennai₹1.66 Crore₹1.72 CroreGLS ₹6.00 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.68 Crore₹1.74 CroreGLS ₹6.05 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the GLS or the Range Rover Sport?

The GLS, by ₹5.00 lakh on the versions compared here: GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line at ₹1.38 Crore against Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol at ₹1.43 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.52 Crore against ₹1.58 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The Range Rover Sport claims 10.80 kmpl against ~8.5 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The GLS: not crash-tested yet. The Range Rover Sport: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The GLS has 9 airbags and the Range Rover Sport 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line makes 375 bhp and 500 Nm and the Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P400 Petrol makes 400 PS and 550 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The GLS is 263 mm longer. Boot space is 355 litres in the GLS and 835 litres in the Range Rover Sport.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,55,907 a month for the GLS and ₹2,65,148 for the Range Rover Sport, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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