Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts from $146,799 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV opens at $134,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV the more affordable entry point by $11,899.

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 $148,390 respectively.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 87% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, against 7 on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport features a 13.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 13.7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV counters with head-up display, panoramic roof 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 EQE SUV offers artico man-made leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

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 EQE SUV responds with a Electric making 180kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is 0.4s 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, 83mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 4,863mm (3,030mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 315L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).