Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹43.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 443 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport in short
The Range Rover Sport is the driver's Range Rover: same platform and engines as the flagship in a sharper body, from ₹1.43 crore for the D350 and P400 Dynamic HSE — diesel and petrol identically priced — to the 635 PS SV trio at ₹2.05–2.35 crore. Land Rover India publishes one pan-India price list, and the Sport's July 2026 figures give it a near-₹1 crore saving over the equivalent full-size Range Rover. Rivals are the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 M territory and the Mercedes GLE 53.
Full Range Rover Sport prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLE in short
The GLE is Mercedes' large luxury SUV for India, running from ₹1.00 crore for the 300d AMG Line to ₹1.52 crore for the 449 PS AMG GLE 53 Coupé. In between sit six-cylinder petrol (450) and diesel (450d) variants plus Night Edition trims, all with 4MATIC and a 630-litre boot. India-spec cars are five-seaters. It competes with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 — the Q7 counters with seven seats, the GLE with its engine breadth.
Full GLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Sport or GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹43.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Sport vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Sport — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Sport or the GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹43.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 443 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.