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Land Rover Range Rover LWB vs Mercedes-Benz VLE
Selected trimSVChange trim372 mi · 118.5 kWh · £215,670
Selected trim300Change trim397 mi · 115 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Land Rover Range Rover LWB leads on value for money and charging speed, while the Mercedes-Benz VLE leads on motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Land Rover Range Rover LWB if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Mercedes-Benz VLE if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Land Rover Range Rover LWB leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueLand Rover
Land Rover
4.7
Mercedes-Benz
0
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Land Rover
6.9
Mercedes-Benz
8.5
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Land Rover
9.1
Mercedes-Benz
10
ChargingLand Rover
Land Rover
9.5
Mercedes-Benz
9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
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| Measure | Land Rover Range Rover LWBSV | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £215,670 | Not available |
| Official range | 372 miles | 397 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 857 L | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover LWB
Mercedes-Benz VLE
Length
Land Rover Range Rover LWB5,252mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE5,200mm-52mm
Width
Land Rover Range Rover LWB2,047mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,930mm-117mm
Height
Land Rover Range Rover LWB1,870mm-30mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,900mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Land Rover Range Rover LWBSV | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,252 mm | 5,200 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 2,047 mm | 1,930 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.5 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 353 mm spare | 470 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Land Rover Range Rover LWBSV | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 8 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 857 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 2175 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,500 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Land Rover Range Rover LWB
- At 5,252 mm, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- 2nd-largest boot among SUVs in our catalogue at 857 L.
- 372 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz VLE
- At 5,200 mm, longer than 95% of MPVs we track.
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 2 MPVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- 397 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of MPVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Land Rover Range Rover LWB SV |  Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.25m | 5.20m-52mm |
| Width | 2.05m | 1.93m-117mm |
| Height | 1.87m | 1.90m+30mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.20m | 3.43m+233mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 857L* | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 2175L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 8 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.54m | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 2,500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 118.5kWh (better) | 115kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 372 mi | 397 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 350kW (better) | 315kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £215,670 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | suv | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* Land Rover Range Rover LWB: Inferred from the ICE Range Rover LWB (5-seat); not yet confirmed for the EV, which may differ slightly due to battery packaging.
* Land Rover Range Rover LWB: Verified from multiple independent sources; shares the ICE Range Rover body shell.
* Land Rover Range Rover LWB: Verified from multiple independent sources reporting the long-wheelbase Range Rover Electric; matches the ICE Range Rover LWB body shell.
* Land Rover Range Rover LWB: Verified from multiple independent sources; shares the ICE Range Rover LWB platform.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Land Rover Range Rover LWBSV | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 372 miles | 397 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 310 miles | 331 miles (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 350 kW (better) | 315 kW |
| Home AC charging | Not available | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 118.5 kWh (better) | 115 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Land Rover Range Rover LWBSV | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Not available | 200 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 480 Nm |
| Drivetrain | Not available | RWD |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Land Rover Range Rover LWB and Mercedes-Benz VLE like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 310 miles for the Land Rover Range Rover LWB and 331 miles for the Mercedes-Benz VLE - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz VLE goes roughly 21 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Land Rover Range Rover LWB or the Mercedes-Benz VLE?
The Mercedes-Benz VLE is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 117 mm narrower than the Land Rover Range Rover LWB. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 470 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz VLE and about 353 mm of total clearance for the Land Rover Range Rover LWB.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .