Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹19.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 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 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 Velar or GLE?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹19.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Velar vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Velar or the GLE?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹19.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 247 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.