Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class wins on money kept: 77% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 825 988 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Range Rover | G-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 3 291 700 | R 3 557 169 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 57 534/m | R 62 174/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 77% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 902 657 | R 2 728 646 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 389 043 | R 828 523 |
| Value after 5 years | R 1 372 911 | R 2 307 016 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Legendary retainer |
Land Rover Range Rover →
The full-size Range Rover has been the default statement SUV in South Africa for decades, now starting above R3 million. Waiting lists formed for the current generation, but like all flagships it sheds value quickly once the warranty clock starts. Long-wheelbase and V8 derivatives dominate local orders.
Known for: flagship status symbol
Mercedes-Benz G-Class →
Mercedes' military-derived off-roader returned to the official SA line-up in the early 2010s and demand has often outstripped supply, especially for the AMG G63. Waiting lists have kept used prices unusually strong, with low-mileage G63s at times trading close to new price. The G450d offers the same body with saner running costs.
Known for: g63 status and waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It keeps about 77% of its price after three years against 58% for the Land Rover Range Rover, a gap of 19 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Range Rover loses about R 1 389 043 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses about R 828 523. 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 runs about R 57 534 per month and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class about R 62 174, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.