Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (₹1.43 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (₹2.75 Crore – ₹4.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹1.32 Crore lower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 549 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 Maybach GLS in short
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is the ultra-luxury SUV of the Mercedes range, and from January 2026 it is assembled in India as a CKD — a first for a Maybach SUV — spanning ₹2.75 crore to a ₹4.10 crore Celebration Edition. Power comes from a 557 PS 4.0L V8 with mild-hybrid assistance, but the point is the four-seat executive rear cabin. Rivals are the Bentley Bentayga and Range Rover long-wheelbase, both costlier imports.
Full Maybach GLS prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Sport or Maybach GLS?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹1.32 Crore lower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Sport vs Maybach GLS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Sport — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Sport or the Maybach GLS?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹1.32 Crore lower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 549 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.