Comparison - Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE 2019 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 2019

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Average Price: 
$
74,000
Updated: 
02 Jan 2018
$
42,700
Updated: 
02 May 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.60gals
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Firenze Red (Metallic)
#8F1015
Aruba (Premium Metallic)
#CFC8B8
Byron Blue (Metallic
#4E607A
Kaikoura Stone Metallic
#8B796F
Silicon Silver (Premium Metallic)
#838280
Yulong White (Metallic)
#C2CBDA
Santorini Black (Metallic)
#37383C
Carpathian Grey (Premium Metallic)
#535057
Narvik Black
#1D1D1D
Indus Silver Metallic
#A6A6A6
Corris Grey Metallic
#5C5B5F
Color: 
Black
#000000
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Iridium Silver Metallic
#A5A5A5
Lunar Blue Metallic
#1E3459
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Selenite Grey Metallic
#525659
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#951316
Mojava Silver Metallic
#757577
designo Diamond White Metallic
#E9E9E9

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar sets new SUV style benchmarks with its captivating body and exquisite interior.

Pros
Gorgeous shape
Adjustable and capable air suspension
Modern and sleek interior
Opulent interior...
…made better by extra-cost cloth fabric

Cons
Six figures for a mid-size SUV is a thing now
Engines feel old now
Big wheels = tough ride
Did someone say more for cloth?
Just enough second-row space

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 13 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Refined, energetic performance
Excellent fuel economy
Sophisticated cabin with high-quality materials
High-tech, responsive infotainment system

Cons
No potent V8 engine option
Questionable reliability

By: 
usnews.com

The lovely Velar's sophomore year is marked by some slight tweaks to its available content and a larger, 21.6-gallon fuel tank. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available for the first time and are bundled together in the Smartphone Pack package and the Velar's Premium Textile interior upholstery can now be ordered as a standalone option.

PROS
Stunning to behold,
functional cargo area,
upscale interior materials.

CONS
Touchscreen-everything interior takes getting used to,
so-so powertrains, top-shelf models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a plush ride and a lush cabin to captivate crossover crowds—and trumps it all with the AMG card.

Pros
Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine
Burmester audio thrills
Doesn’t cut short on technology

Cons
Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)
Rivals have diesel, plug-ins

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class comes with rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.Heated front seats and a household power outlet are now standard.Off-Road Engineering package and tri-zone climate control now available.

PROS
Balance of comfort and performance makes it an appealing daily driver
Elegant design inside and out gives it a true luxury appearance
Plenty of room for adult-size passengers in back
Solid fuel economy from the standard four-cylinder engine

CONS
Technology interface isn't always easy to use

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class ranked #4 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has a score of 8.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Roomy, sophisticated cabin
Plenty of features
Smooth ride

Cons
Small cargo capacity in coupe models
Infotainment system has a learning curve

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
332ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
273ft-lbs
at 1 300rpm
Horsepower: 
380hp
at 6 500rpm
241hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.10Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Leather And Simulated Alloy Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Concierge Service
Destination Download
Roadside Assistance
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
188.90in
183.30in
Width: 
80.00in
74.40in
Height: 
65.60in
64.50in
Ground Clearance: 
9.90in
5.00in
Front Track: 
64.70in
Rear Track: 
65.50in
Wheel Base: 
113.10in
113.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
40.80in
Rear leg room: 
37.20in
37.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
70.00cu.ft
56.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5512lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.40cu.ft
19.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
27.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.10degrees
Curb Weight: 
4471.00lbs
4001.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Heated mirrors
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
18 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
18 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Driver Cooled Seat
Massaging
Passenger Cooled Seat
Premium Leather
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
2 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
10 -way power driver seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding Center Armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
four-corner electronic air suspension system
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S)
Meridian Premium Brand Speakers
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
17 Total Speakers
825 Watts Stereo Output
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
2 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
Memory card slot

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 In.
18 X 8.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Run flat tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Rear center 3-point belt
Turn signal mirrors
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Brake Drying

Options

Packages: 
Smartphone Pack
Basic Interior Protection & Storage Pack
On/Off Road Package
Premium Rear Seat Convenience Pack
Drive Assist Package
Wheel Protection Pack - Black Locks
Styling Accent Pack
Premium Interior Protection & Storage Pack
Convenience Package
Smoker's Package
Interior Premium Textile Package
Basic Rear Seat Convenience Pack
R-Dynamic Black Exterior Package
North American Tow Package
Exterior Protection Pack
Care Care Kit
Climate Package
Wheel Protection Pack - Chrome Locks
Leather Seating Package
AMG Line
Exterior Lighting Package
Premium Package
Driver Assistance Package
Night Package
Multimedia Package
Off-Road Engineering Package
Parking Assistance Package
Exterior Options: 
18" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 9-Spoke 'Style 9007' Wheels W/Diamond Turned Finish
21" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7015' Wheels
Reduced Section Alloy Spare Wheel
Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics Without Deployable Side Steps
21" Split 5-Spoke 'Style 5047' Wheels W/Diamond Turned Finish
Summer Tires
Deployable Side Steps W/Tow Hitch Receiver And Electrics
19" 5-Spoke 'Style '5046' Wheels W/Satin Dark Grey Finish
Remove Derivative And/Or Engine Badge
Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics W/Deployable Side Steps
20" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7014' Wheels
Silver Roof Rails
18" 10-Spoke 'Style 1021' Wheels
SVO Special Effect Paint
19" Full Size Spare Wheel
Deployable Side Steps Without Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics
SVO Ultra Metallic Paint
Tow Hitch Receiver
Black Roof Rails
22" Full Size Spare Wheel
Heated Windshield
18" 15-Spoke 'Style 1022' Wheels
Fixed Rear Recovery Eye
21" Split 5-Spoke 'Style 5047' Wheels
20" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7014' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
20" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7015' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
20" 10-Spoke 'Style 1032' Wheels W/Satin Dark Grey Finish
22" Split 9-Spoke 'Style 9007' Wheels
Surround Camera System
21" 10-Spoke 'Style 1033' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
19" 5-Spoke 'Style '5046' Wheels
20" AMG Multispoke Wheels W/Black Accents
19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
20" AMG Multispoke Wheels
19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents
LED Headlamps and Taillamps
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards W/Rubber Studs
19" 5-Spoke Wheels
Panorama Roof
Interior Options: 
Head-Up Display
20-Way Heated & Cooled Massaging Front Seats W/Heated Rear Seats & Driver & Passenger Memory
Chrome IP End Caps
Suedecloth Headliner Material
Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting
Meridian 1600 Watt Signature Surround Sound System
Illuminated Front And Rear Side Door Metal Treadplates
Power Plus
Power Pro
Light Oyster Headliner
Illuminated Metal Loadspace Scuff Plate
Full Extended Leather Upgrade
Loadspace Storage Rails
8" Rear Seat Entertainment
Premium Carpet Mats
Heated Steering Wheel
Premium Textile And Suedecloth Seats
Sirius XM Satellite & HD Radio
Burmester Surround Sound System
Head-Up Display
Ski And Snowboard Bag
Rear Seat Entertainment And Comfort Adapter
Trailer Hitch (Class II)
Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash Trim
Ventilated Front Seats
Rear Side Window Sunshades
Heated Steering Wheel
3-Zone Climate Control
Smartphone Integration Package
Heated Rear Seats
Ambient Lighting And Illuminated Door Sills

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Vintage Tan/Ebony, premium leather
#AB7247
Dapple Grey/Ebony, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
#343539
Dapple Grey/Light Oyster, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
#E5E5E5
Ebony, premium leather
#08090D
Eclipse/Ebony, premium leather
#42464E
Acorn, premium leather
#CCBCA4
Light Oyster, premium leather
#8D8B82
Light Oyster/Ebony, premium leather
#E6DCCA
Color: 
Black, leather
#131313
Black, leatherette
#1A1A1A
designo Black Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Saddle Brown/Black, leather
#8D6658
Silk Beige/Black, leatherette
#BDB0A7
designo Platinum White/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#A4A6A8