Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar starts from $97,779 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA opens at $58,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLA the more affordable entry point by $38,879.

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 $107,557 and $64,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLA by roughly $2,280 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 Velar features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLA offers synthetic leather.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar measures 4,797mm long on a 2,874mm wheelbase, 386mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4,411mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 313L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and $1,767/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs $1,767 (Mercedes-Benz GLA). The Mercedes-Benz GLA saves you roughly $456 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 Velar) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLA). Both match on warranty length.