Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe vs Jaguar F-Pace: lowest running cost comparison

Plugging the perceived niche between the entry-level Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport, the Velar was introduced in 2017. It shares the JLR iQ platform and Ingenium powertrains with the Jaguar F-Pace and was the product that helped usher in a new era of exterior and interior design for land Rover products.

For our comparison today we have chosen the entry-level Velar and compared it with two rivals, namely, the Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe and the Jaguar F-Pace as we determine which model has the lowest running costs.

The figures

	Land Rover Range Rover Velar D200 S	Mercedes-Benz GLC300d coupe 4Matic AMG Line	Jaguar F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE
Engine size	4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel	4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel	4-cyl, 2.0-litre turbodiesel
Power/Torque	150 kW/430 Nm	180 kW/500 Nm	150 kW/430 Nm
Gearbox	8-speed automatic	9-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Boot volume	673-litres	500-litres	650-litres
Airbags	6	7	6
Kerb weight	1 928kg	1 845kg	1 825kg
0-100km/h	8.2 sec	6.6 sec	8.0 sec
Fuel capacity	60-litres	66-litres	60-litres
Claimed consumption	5.3 L/100 km	6.0 L/100 km	5.2 L/100 km
Brake towing capacity	2 400kg	2 250kg	2 400kg
Maintenance plan	5 yr/100 000km	5-year /100 000 km	5-year/100 000km
Price	R1 296 172	R1 168 460	R1 196 296

 

Comparing the trio

Purchase price

The models that we have chosen for this comparison are direct competitors from a pricing and segment perspective, with diesel engines and automatic gearboxes. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72-months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 11%.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar D200 S

With the instalment parameters in place, the Velar will work out at R22 204 per month over 72 months.

Mercedes-Benz GLC300d coupe 4Matic AMG Line

With the instalment parameters in place, the GLC will work out at R20 012 per month over 72 months.

Jaguar F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE

With the instalment parameters in place, the F-Pace will work out at R20 493 per month over 72 months.

Fuel consumption

All three products in this comparison feature 2.0-litre turbodiesel engines, with both the Velar and F-pace sharing an engine and gearbox. The Mercedes-Benz, on paper at least, is the least efficient among the trio, followed by the Ranger Rover, granting the jaguar the win in the category by a narrow margin, likely due to it being the lightest among the three.

Maintenance plans

Our trio all feature 5-year/100 000km maintenance contracts, meaning that the only costs an owner of one of these three products will incur during this period will include fuel and tyres, provided there is no driver abuse noted.

Verdict

Having looked at the data, it appears that the Jaguar F-Pace, with its middling list price, lowest fuel consumption, lowest weight and equal best maintenance plan will offer the lowest running costs for the potential buyer.