Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLS (₹1.38 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more affordable — it starts ₹5.50 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 376 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 GLS in short
The GLS is Mercedes' full-size seven-seat SUV — the 'S-Class of SUVs' — priced from ₹1.375 crore for the petrol GLS 450 and ₹1.397 crore for the GLS 450d diesel, both 3.0L six-cylinders with 4MATIC. It is locally assembled in India, which keeps it sharply priced against the CBU BMW X7. We currently list only the two officially confirmed base prices; the trim ladder above them is under verification after aggregator listings disagreed.
Full GLS prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Sport or GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more affordable — it starts ₹5.50 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Sport vs GLS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Sport — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Sport or the GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more affordable — it starts ₹5.50 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 376 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.