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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

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Land RoverRange Rover SportMercedes-BenzGLC
Overview
ReleasedMay 20222022
Performance
PowertrainMild hybrid, Plug-in hybridMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power245–542 bhp194–329 bhp
0–62 mph4.5–7.7 s6.2–8 s
Top speed128–155 mph135–151 mph
Engine or motors3.0-litre Ingenium six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel mild hybrid, 250 PS (183 kW), 300 PS (221 kW) or 350 PS (258 kW); 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol mild hybrid, 380 PS (280 kW); 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid, 540 PS (395 kW); 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol plug-in hybrid, 460 PS (338 kW) or 550 PS (404 kW); bhp converted from Land Rover's kW figuresGLC 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; GLC 300: 1,999 cc four-cylinder petrol, 190 kW (258 hp) plus 17 kW; GLC 300 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 198 kW (269 hp) plus 17 kW; GLC 300 e: 150 kW petrol plus 115 kW electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system; GLC 300 de: 145 kW diesel plus 115 kW motor, 245 kW (333 hp) system; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque600 Nm (D250), 650 Nm (D300), 700 Nm (D350), 550 Nm (P380), 750 Nm (P540), 660 Nm (P460e), 800 Nm (P550e)440 Nm (GLC 220 d), 400 Nm (GLC 300), 550 Nm (GLC 300 d), 550 Nm system (GLC 300 e), 750 Nm system (GLC 300 de)
GearboxAutomatic9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
DriveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)71.5–73.3 miles74–75 miles
Battery31.8 kWh25.28 kWh
Fastest charging50 kW60 kW
Economy (WLTP)24.1–381.8 mpg38.7–166.2 mpg
Range detailWLTP electric range: 73.3 miles combined and 81.4 miles city (P460e); 71.5 miles combined and 78.3 miles city (P550e)WLTP electric range 75 miles (GLC 300 e) or 74 miles (GLC 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 77 or 74 miles
ChargingPlug-in hybrids: 31.8 kWh usable battery (Land Rover Germany); 0–80% in about 40 minutes on a 50 kW rapid charger; 0–100% in about 5 hours on a 7 kW AC charger, or 15 hours from a domestic socketPlug-in hybrids: 25.28 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2.75 hours); DC up to 60 kW (10–80% in 29 minutes)
EfficiencyWLTP combined, up to: 39.5 mpg (D250), 38.8 mpg (D300), 38.1 mpg (D350), 29.3 mpg (P380), 24.1 mpg (P540); weighted 381.8 mpg and 248.6 Wh/km (P460e), 356.8 mpg and 254.5 Wh/km (P550e)WLTP combined: 53.3 mpg (GLC 220 d), 38.7 mpg (GLC 300), 50.4 mpg (GLC 300 d), 128.4 mpg (GLC 300 e; earlier Mercedes UK figure 128.5 mpg), 166.2 mpg (GLC 300 de); plug-in hybrids 18.2 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions16–265 g/km (WLTP combined)140 g/km (GLC 220 d), 165 g/km (GLC 300), 148 g/km (GLC 300 d), 50 g/km (GLC 300 e) and 44 g/km (GLC 300 de) weighted
Practicality
BodySUVSUV
Seats55
Boot647 litres620 litres
Length4,946 mm4,716 mm
Width–1,890 mm
WeightFrom 2,315 kgFrom 1,965 kg
Boot647 litres dry (835 litres wet) behind the second row; 1,491 litres dry (1,860 litres wet) behind the first row620 litres (mild hybrids); 470 litres (plug-in hybrids)
Towing3,500 kg braked (3,000 kg for the plug-in hybrids); 750 kg unbraked2,500 kg (GLC 220 d), 2,400 kg (GLC 300) or 2,000 kg (plug-in hybrids) braked; 750 kg unbraked
Size4,946 mm long, 2,047 mm wide with mirrors folded (2,209 mm with mirrors out); 2,997 mm wheelbase; turning circle 12.53 m, or 11.01 m with all-wheel steering (kerb to kerb); ground clearance up to 283 mm; 900 mm wading depth; D250 and D300 unladen weight is 2,315 kg DIN without a driver (2,390 kg EU with a driver)4,716 mm long, 1,890 mm wide without mirrors (1,920 mm plug-in hybrids; 2,075 mm with mirrors), 1,640 mm high (1,647 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.8 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,965 kg (GLC 300) to 2,442 kg (GLC 300 de)
Tech and safety
InfotainmentPivi Pro touchscreen with connected navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto–
Driver assistanceAdvanced Tow Assist available–

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