Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (₹77.00 Lakh – ₹99.85 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹4.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 247 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar in short
The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.
Full Range Rover Velar prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLC in short
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz India's best-selling SUV, and its formula is straightforward: petrol and diesel at the same ₹77.00 lakh price, 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard, and a 620-litre boot that beats most SUVs a class above. The AMG GLC 43 Coupé at ₹99.85 lakh adds a 421 PS performance flagship to the range. It fights the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the luxury SUV market.
Full GLC prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Velar or GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹4.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Velar vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Velar or the GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹4.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 247 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.