Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts from $146,799 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT opens at $373,000. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Sport the more affordable entry point by $226,201.

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 $161,479 and $410,300 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Range Rover Sport by roughly $9,550 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT responds with a Petrol making 430kW and 800Nm, paired to a 9-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has the clear power advantage at 430kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 4.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport measures 4,946mm long on a 2,997mm wheelbase, 218mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at 4,728mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 321L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 514L advantage. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and $4,019/year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. That is a $1,910 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) vs $4,019 (Mercedes-Benz AMG GT). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport saves you roughly $1,910 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 Sport) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz AMG GT). Both match on warranty length.