Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC wins on money kept: 61% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 253 601 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Range Rover Velar | GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 459 200 | R 994 839 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 25 504/m | R 17 388/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 862 676 | R 609 075 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 596 524 | R 385 764 |
| Value after 5 years | R 630 615 | R 454 474 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
Land Rover Range Rover Velar →
Slotting between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, the Velar arrived in 2017 as the design-led option in the range. It sells on looks and cabin minimalism rather than off-road use. Residuals track the weaker end of the premium SUV class, which makes three-year-old examples notably cheap against their original list price.
Known for: style-focused middle child
Mercedes-Benz GLC →
Since arriving in 2016 the GLC has become Mercedes' best-selling SUV in South Africa. It puts C-Class underpinnings into the midsize SUV shape local premium buyers favour, with a coupe body sold alongside. Consistent demand keeps used values firmer than the equivalent sedan's.
Known for: best-selling mercedes suv in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC. It keeps about 61% of its price after three years against 59% for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, a gap of 2 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses about R 596 524 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses about R 385 764. 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 Velar runs about R 25 504 per month and the Mercedes-Benz GLC about R 17 388, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.