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Manufacturer specifications checked October 26, 2026.
Which is better, a Range Rover or a G-Wagon? It depends on what you value most. The 2027 Range Rover is built around ride comfort and cabin space: it starts lower ($113,300 vs. $153,900 MSRP), offers gas, plug-in hybrid and fully electric power, comes in standard, long and seven-seat body styles, and rides on air suspension with all-wheel steering. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built around its body-on-frame design and boxy, upright styling, with three locking differentials on the G 550. Shoppers who want the smoother ride and more seating choices tend to lean Range Rover; those who want the classic G shape tend to lean Mercedes.
"G-Wagon" is the popular nickname for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, from the German Gelandewagen, meaning off-road vehicle.
Gas models compared using each manufacturer's published figures. The G 550 is the gas G-Class most shoppers compare with the Range Rover.
| Category | 2027 Range Rover | Mercedes-Benz G 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $113,300 (SE) | $153,900 |
| Powertrains | 3.0L six-cylinder mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, 4.4L twin-turbo V8, fully electric | 3.0L inline-six turbo with hybrid assist |
| Horsepower | 395 hp (P400) to 606 hp (SV P615); 542 hp electric | 443 hp |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3 sec (P400) to 4.3 sec (SV P615 and Electric) | 5.3 sec |
| Construction | MLA-Flex unibody platform | Ladder frame (body-on-frame) |
| Suspension | Air suspension with Adaptive Dynamics; all-wheel steering standard | Independent front, rigid rear axle, coil springs with adaptive damping |
| Turning circle | 35.1 ft (SWB) | 44.6 ft |
| Seating | 5 (SWB and LWB) or 7 (LWB seven-seat) | 5 |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | About 37 cu ft (SWB)1 | 38.1 cu ft |
| Maximum towing | Up to 7,716 lbs (gas) | 7,000 lbs |
| Maximum wading depth | 35.4 in (900 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) |
| Off-road hardware | Terrain Response 2, two-speed transfer box on gas models | Three locking differentials, low range |
1 Land Rover-published SWB loadspace volume behind the second row (1,050 liters). Brands measure cargo space differently, so compare in person with your own luggage or golf bags.
Both brands now sell an electric version of their flagship. Here is how they compare:
| Category | 2027 Range Rover Electric (SE) | 2027 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $140,450 incl. destination | $163,750 |
| Motors / output | Twin motors; 542 hp, 627 lb-ft | Four motors (one per wheel); 579 hp, 859 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3 sec | 4.6 sec |
| EPA-estimated range | Up to 333 miles | 249 miles |
| Peak DC charging | 350 kW; 10-80% in about 22 min | 200 kW; 10-80% in about 29 min |
| Charge port | NACS | NACS (DC) |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | See Range Rover note above | 34.8 cu ft |
| Maximum towing | Up to 5,511 lbs | Not rated (listed as N/A by Mercedes-Benz USA) |
| Maximum wading depth | 35 in | 33.5 in (850 mm) |
| Signature feature | Single-pedal driving with Terrain Response | G-TURN, which rotates the vehicle in place on loose surfaces |
Get the full picture on range, home charging and ordering in our Range Rover Electric guide.
The biggest difference you will feel on a test drive comes from how each vehicle is built underneath.
In plain terms: a unibody with air suspension is engineered to isolate occupants from bumps, while a ladder frame with a solid rear axle is engineered for toughness and articulation off-road. The best way to judge is to drive both on the same roads. Our test drive scheduler lets you pick a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
Comparing Range Rover trims too? Our 2027 Range Rover trim levels guide explains SE, Autobiography and SV. And if you are back in Palm Beach for the season, check our current Land Rover lease offers before you decide.
Yes, at the starting point. The 2027 Range Rover SE starts at $113,300 MSRP plus destination, while Mercedes-Benz lists the G 550 from $153,900. Both climb steeply with higher trims and options.
The Range Rover is engineered for ride comfort, with a unibody platform, air suspension with Adaptive Dynamics and all-wheel steering. The G-Class uses a ladder frame and rigid rear axle designed for off-road toughness. A back-to-back test drive on the same roads is the best way to decide.
The Range Rover Electric is EPA-estimated at up to 333 miles. Mercedes-Benz USA lists the G 580 Electric at 249 miles.
No, the G-Class seats five. The Range Rover is available as a long-wheelbase seven-seater with gas engines.
Gas Range Rover models are rated up to 7,716 lbs and the G 550 at 7,000 lbs. The Range Rover Electric is rated up to 5,511 lbs; Mercedes-Benz USA lists no towing rating for the G 580.
Browse what is on our lot now, then book a back-to-back drive on the roads you actually use. Call 561-408-0149 with questions.
Range Rover prices are base MSRP excluding the $2,450 destination/handling charge unless noted, per Land Rover USA. Mercedes-Benz prices are starting MSRPs as listed on MBUSA.com in October 2026; see Mercedes-Benz USA for destination and disclaimer details. All prices exclude tax, title, license, retailer fees and options.
Specifications from rangerover.com, Land Rover published specification sheets, MBUSA.com and Mercedes-Benz launch materials, checked October 26, 2026, and subject to change. Range figures are EPA estimates. Never exceed rated towing capacity. Avoid driving in floodwater.
Mercedes-Benz, G-Class and G-Wagon are trademarks of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Land Rover Palm Beach is not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz.