The 2023 Range Rover is a bold SUV sure to dominate the utility vehicle segment. Mercedes-Benz GLE, on the other hand, takes luxury to another level.
The Range Rover Sport as its name implies is a perfect blend of sportiness, and practicality, this vehicle has earned itself a lot of credibilities.
\The new-generation Range Rover Sport has an all-new design, and the plug-in hybrid version offered by the carmaker has a better all-electric range. The Range Rover Sport has been faced with stiff competition from other SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade, Jeep Grand Wrangler and Mercedes-Benz GLE.
But despite how fierce the competition gets, none of them come close to the off-roading credentials that the Range Rover Sport has, and the RR Sport also happens to be the vehicle that has it all among its competitors.
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Trims And Specifications
The 2023 Range Rover Sport offers various engines to choose from. As it comes in five trims: SE, SE PHEV, Autobiography, First Edition and SV. A 3-litre inline-six engine powers its entry-level trim, and it also uses a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The engine reportedly moves the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. 8-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system come standard across all trims. There is also the inclusion of air suspension, which can increase and decrease the vehicle’s ride height depending on the terrain.
The GLE has three different trims: GLE 450, GLE 350, and GLE 580. The base level has a 2.0L inline-4 turbo, compared to the premium AMG variants that use a 5.5L V8 Biturbo and 3.0L V6 Biturbo engine. Both 450 and 350 feature an optional third row for additional passenger seating.
The engine comes mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive offered as an option. The higher trims of the vehicle provide all-wheel drive as standard in the form of the 4Matic system. The GLE 450 is powered by a turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid boost. Its top AMG-powered trim uses a twin-turbo V8 engine and has a power output of 504 HP.
Infotainment System
The new Range Rover Sport has been given a lot of digital upgrades that include the central infotainment screen and driver’s gauge. The touchscreen infotainment system is now available at 13.1 inches, and the digital driver gauge is 13.7 inches. The Mercedes, on the other hand, makes use of two 12.3-inch screens that extend halfway through the dashboard.
The Range Rover’s latest generation Pivi Pro software is installed in the infotainment system, while the Mercedes uses the traditional Mercedes-Benz MBUX multimedia system. These vehicles have similar specs, such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which can be operated wirelessly. The interface on both is reasonably good, but the Range Rover has bigger fonts and well-sorted-out menus.
It also boasts a 29-speaker Meridian sound system which has speakers integrated into the front and rear headrests. The Mercedes, on the other hand, has multiple ways to control the touch screens as it can be operated via touch, voice command, and steering-mounted controls.
PRICES
The prices for the 2023 Range Rover Sports are as follows:
| SE | $105,850 | N43,887,527 |
| SE PHEV | $106,250 | N44,053,375 |
| Autobiography | $158,950 | N65,903,849 |
| First Edition | $165,350 | N68,557,417 |
| SV | $194,450 | N80,622,859 |
Safety Features
As the Range Rover Sport is an off-road-ready machine, it offers a host of modern driver-assistance features as standard on the Range Rover, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.
The vehicle also has adaptive cruise control that works amazingly well in off-road situations.
A long list of standard safety features makes the Mercedes-Benz GLE a good pick for families.
The vehicle has standard autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. As an option, the car has Adaptive cruise control and semi-autonomous driving.
CONCLUSION
Overall, the 2023 Range Rover Sport is the newer among the two, with better styling and interior. But the Mercedes is cost-friendly when compared to the Range Rover.
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