Wife's SUV - 2014 Mercedes GL63 AMG or 2014 Range Rover SC V8?

WCH · 08-20-2013, 03:18 PM

I have a ML63.You might not like how it drives and it is probably better than a GL. It is luxurious SUV with a great exhaust note and does better than most SUVs in terms of driving.

However, compared to the X5M it is softer and I dislike the "logic" of the electronics (other than having tire pressures for each tire noted). MBrace is much less functional and costs over $200 per year.

As other have said, it depends on what you want - for utility a AMG or M SUV is probably not the most reasonable choice anyways.

I should disclose that I have not driven the RR and that I am waiting for the ML lease to end so I can replace it with a M5 - daughter will be old enough to ride in a booster seat by then.

uhn2000 · 08-20-2013, 03:36 PM

You ever consider the Cayenne. A little on the pricey side depending on options but wow is it an amazing vehicle.

Spinny02 · 08-20-2013, 03:49 PM

Cayenne is one of my fav. Longest SUV we have ever kept. Most fun to drive !!!!!! Getting rid of our turbo @ 90k miles next month for the QX 80.
Just too small for the fam now =;(.

If you have one kido it's a great ride.

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You ever consider the Cayenne. A little on the pricey side depending on options but wow is it an amazing vehicle.

uhn2000 · 08-20-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spinny02

Cayenne is one of my fav. Longest SUV we have ever kept. Most fun to drive !!!!!! Getting rid of our turbo @ 90k miles next month for the QX 80.
Just too small for the fam now =;(.

If you have one kido it's a great ride.

We do, a Cayenne S very very loaded, costs as much as the M5 out the door. With PDCC and PTV it does incredible things that no car that big has the right to. It is also the longest vehicle we have ever kept and I am struggling to understand what I would replace it for next year (I try and sell before the 3 year mark). Ironically the dealer offered me only 5k less on the Cayenne trade then the M5 that has only 6000km (Cayenne 15000km) and is 1 year older. So yes I highly recommend!!

mstmng · 08-20-2013, 07:59 PM

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I'm guessing that you all have a need for the 3rd row seat and extra space. Other than that, I'm on my 3rd BMW X5 and ordering the new 2014 M version next week. I've always been very happy with the X5.

u mean M-sport version of F15?

DanW · 08-20-2013, 09:26 PM

IMO the new range rover sport is the way to go! The review on TG definitely helped shape my opinion, and after owning a range rover sport for the past 3 years, I have nothing but positive things to say about the experience.

Tylerstar · 08-20-2013, 09:35 PM

Id rock the rover.

quintics · 08-20-2013, 10:49 PM

G-class ftw if that's too brutish i guess the new full size RR is awesome...but none of you have mentioned the lexus lx570...very big and very comfortable, albeit less sporty.

M54ccibo · 08-21-2013, 01:18 AM

Funny, we are going through this right now. Need to pull the trigger on something around Dec. Wife loves her RRS SC, I don't like it. The new one is interesting, especially after seeing it on Top Gear. She is going to the launch here at Newport Range Rover and going to check it out...we'll see. I think it'll be a Cayenne for us...

Spinny02 · 08-21-2013, 08:19 AM

No other SUV like it !

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I think it'll be a Cayenne for us...

chong0 · 08-21-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Spinny02

No other SUV like it !

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Originally Posted by M54ccibo

I think it'll be a Cayenne for us...

You think a MT in the m5 is controversial, get a cayenne in an MT.

fun fun fun. Just needs more power. wife thought she would not drive anything else but a bmw until she got the cayenne.

Dalecan · 08-21-2013, 10:05 PM

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I personally do not like RR. They are nice looking but that's it. My brother has a 2011 RR sport and he's unhappy. I don't like anything about interior wise. It drives okay IMO. My wife has a 2013 ML and we are happy with it.

The RR sport is a completely different car to a range rover. It has a completely different chassis and suspension system. That said, the new (this years model) RR sport is the same as a range rover.

Most people I know that have range rovers have had reliability issues. Although that is better now.

Jay-K · 08-22-2013, 11:01 AM

definitely RR SC V8...

F1Venom · 08-22-2013, 11:16 AM

RR or Cayenne S. But the X5M is the best bang for buck performance SUV.

ybbiz34 · 08-22-2013, 09:06 PM

It appears as if I am too late but my vote would be for the GL63 AMG all day.

I just replaced my M Sport F30 335i with a C63 and anticipate replacing my 750i xDrive with an ML63.

Year's_End · 08-22-2013, 10:46 PM

The RR is in another league. The only car I'd bother comparing it to is a new-gen Cayenne S or Turbo.

The X5 M is a decent looking SUV with a satisfactory interior and great performance, but it's dated and heavier compared to the big guns coming from Porsche and LR.

Raja Ventureshield · 08-23-2013, 01:47 PM

gl63 is awesome car. I love how it looks.
it's a complete veeeheeichle
lol

derryck · 08-23-2013, 04:23 PM

You're concerned about reliability and looking at a Range Rover? Just get an MDX pocket the savings and be done with it.

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WCH Lieutenant Colonel 375 Rep 1,879 Posts Drives: '20 M8C convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 Genesis GV60 [0.00] 2022 Porsche Cayenn ... [0.00] 2020 BMW M8C [0.00]	I have a ML63.You might not like how it drives and it is probably better than a GL. It is luxurious SUV with a great exhaust note and does better than most SUVs in terms of driving. However, compared to the X5M it is softer and I dislike the "logic" of the electronics (other than having tire pressures for each tire noted). MBrace is much less functional and costs over $200 per year. As other have said, it depends on what you want - for utility a AMG or M SUV is probably not the most reasonable choice anyways. I should disclose that I have not driven the RR and that I am waiting for the ML lease to end so I can replace it with a M5 - daughter will be old enough to ride in a booster seat by then.
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uhn2000 Big K... 172 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: M3CS BX7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	You ever consider the Cayenne. A little on the pricey side depending on options but wow is it an amazing vehicle. __________________ Many fun toys... M3CS XB7 FTW!
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DanW Enlisted Member 5 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 F10 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	IMO the new range rover sport is the way to go! The review on TG definitely helped shape my opinion, and after owning a range rover sport for the past 3 years, I have nothing but positive things to say about the experience.
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Tylerstar Captain 80 Rep 961 Posts Drives: Straight Piped F10 M5, GTR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Id rock the rover.
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quintics Private First Class 27 Rep 101 Posts Drives: Sapphire Black F10 M5 2013 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sudbury, MA iTrader: (0)	G-class ftw if that's too brutish i guess the new full size RR is awesome...but none of you have mentioned the lexus lx570...very big and very comfortable, albeit less sporty. __________________ Cars: 2000 Lexus LX470, 2000 Mercedes E430 4MATIC, 2005 Toyota Camry LE, 2013 F10 M5
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08-21-2013, 01:18 AM	#31
M54ccibo Major 88 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '16 GT4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Funny, we are going through this right now. Need to pull the trigger on something around Dec. Wife loves her RRS SC, I don't like it. The new one is interesting, especially after seeing it on Top Gear. She is going to the launch here at Newport Range Rover and going to check it out...we'll see. I think it'll be a Cayenne for us... __________________ Current: '16 GT4 Past ///Ms: '13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full '10 E60 M5, Space Gray/Black
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Jay-K Brigadier General 389 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	definitely RR SC V8...
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F1Venom Banned 76 Rep 961 Posts Drives: ZCP E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	RR or Cayenne S. But the X5M is the best bang for buck performance SUV.
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ybbiz34 Brigadier General 721 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	It appears as if I am too late but my vote would be for the GL63 AMG all day. I just replaced my M Sport F30 335i with a C63 and anticipate replacing my 750i xDrive with an ML63. __________________ Current: '23 G20 M Sport 330i Current: '20 X253 GLC300 SUV Gone: '20 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '18 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '13 W204 C63 Sedan
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1258 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	The RR is in another league. The only car I'd bother comparing it to is a new-gen Cayenne S or Turbo. The X5 M is a decent looking SUV with a satisfactory interior and great performance, but it's dated and heavier compared to the big guns coming from Porsche and LR. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 306 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	gl63 is awesome car. I love how it looks. it's a complete veeeheeichle lol
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08-23-2013, 04:23 PM	#40
derryck Captain 57 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	You're concerned about reliability and looking at a Range Rover? Just get an MDX pocket the savings and be done with it.
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