Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT starts from $373,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport opens at $146,799. 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 $410,300 and $161,479 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Range Rover Sport by roughly $10,400 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT uses a Petrol producing 430kW and 800Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 600Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT measures 4,728mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 218mm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 321L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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 $4,161/year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and $2,081/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a $2,080 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $4,161 (Mercedes-Benz AMG GT) vs $2,081 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport saves you roughly $2,080 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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