Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 60% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Range Rover Sport | GLE | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 212 700 | R 1 958 375 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 38 674/m | R 34 229/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 330 954 | R 1 177 976 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 881 746 | R 780 399 |
| Value after 5 years | R 982 853 | R 869 885 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport →
Since 2005 the Range Rover Sport has been the extroverted choice in the large luxury SUV class, and the SVR versions built a loud local following. The current generation starts around R2.2 million with diesel the volume pick. Used supply is deep and depreciation steep, particularly once cars exit their maintenance plans.
Known for: performance suv street presence
Mercedes-Benz GLE →
Successor to the ML from 2015, the GLE is the large family SUV of the local range in standard and coupe bodies. Diesel derivatives dominate sales, currently led by the 450d. It is a near-R2 million car new and sheds a lot of that in rand terms over the first years.
Known for: big diesel family luxury suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
They are close to inseparable: 60% vs 60% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport loses about R 881 746 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses about R 780 399. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Land Rover Range Rover Sport runs about R 38 674 per month and the Mercedes-Benz GLE about R 34 229, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.