Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque starts from $83,600 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE opens at $128,900. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque the more affordable entry point by $45,300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,960 and $141,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLE by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets grained leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLE offers synthetic leather.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque uses a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE responds with a Diesel making 198kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the clear power advantage at 198kW vs 184kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque measures 4,371mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 553mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE at 4,924mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLE a 158L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLE seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,366/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and $1,881/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Estimated annual total: $2,366 (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque) vs $1,881 (Mercedes-Benz GLE). The Mercedes-Benz GLE saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLE). Both match on warranty length.