They say how the boat will name, so she sails. Did the British thought about this in 2005, assigning the name Range Rover Sport to the Discovery database? On the road, he led himself not very sporty, but the swimming was very successful. The new Sport has changed dramatically: it is technological, easier and, yes, sports. But the opponent is not an easy - Mercedes ML, the leader in the segment of large premium crossovers. True, today they have a conversation on elevated colors: both cars with serious off-road packages and eight-cylinder supervised motors.
You do not see yourself the conqueror of off-road, and your habitat is a city? Then you can not order the ON & OFFROAD package, which is supplemented with test ML 500. In this case, you will receive a constant four-wheel drive with a free inter-axis differential, and the maximum clearance will not exceed 255 mm (instead of 285).
The steps with a powerful illumination in the style of Atelier Brabus is a factory option. The rear view camera always remains clean, because it is automatically removed under the plastic lid.
The British SUV gained the carrying aluminum body, after dropping 420 kg, and more hard elements of the suspension compared to the usual Range. But the first inconsistency of the Sport's prefix tells the feelings on the driver's seat - you sit behind the wheel as high as possible in the main tractor. The magnificent embossed chair is set to 20 mm lower than in the older "brother", but even in the lower position you see the whole hood and look over the roofs different focus, Solaris and Other Octavius. The side effect is the inconvenience of the entrance and exit due to the high floor. But the visibility thanks to thin front racks, large side mirrors and a large glazing area exemplary!
In a serious passing, the car turns into a separate fee (an exception is such a Supercharged version, which initially put an advanced off-road transmission), and in the basic versions of the five-door, is content with the asymmetric self-locking Torsen differential, which sends up to 62% of the thrust and up to 78% ago. By default, he divides the moment in proportion 48:52. Not a lower transfer, nor intercoles blocks.
Regardless of the pneumatic suspension mode without pull-out side footsteps (optional), it is difficult to climb the cabin - the floor is too high. But thanks to the developed side lining of plastic, the threshold is always clean at the bottom of the doors.
After Range Rover in Mercedes sit down as in the coupe. You sit in ML 500 low, the front edge of the hood of the eyes is not available, and the planting process does not cause inconvenience - the floor is lower, and the thresholds are supplemented by a company footrest. The front multi-constructural chairs have a less stringent profile, but they are comfortable and besides all imaginable adjustments, the owner and front passenger can pamper the owner and the front passenger with four types of massage (Ranja is not available). But you look at the world around the world from the driver of the Mercedes - and you feel how the sensation of the security created by the British model dissolves is dissolved. And with visibility from a German car, not everything is smooth: let the thickness of the racks do not translate the limits of reasonable, but after Range Lopukhov, small side mirrors of Mercedes are discouraged.
Dear finish, high quality assembly, home comfort and thoughtful ergonomics - everything seemed to be found in the cabin, and it seems that I would have spent here more than one year. Stewed switch modes "Automat" (on the right side) - the most comfortable thing!
The design of the cabin is current, the place in front of the width is noticeably larger, and the materials of the finish and defects the efforts on the buttons and the Range Rover Sport packs are even superior to Mercedes. But the interior is harvested worse (the lower edge of the central horizontal panel crepts and breathes when pressed on it with the fingers), and the equipment is not so convenient to use the equipment.
In the cabin - the kingdom of genuine leather, real aluminum and wood, and under the hood - the territory of eight cylinders. English Fifteen armed to teeth - V-shaped five-liter engine with drive supercharger. His return is 510 hp and 625 NM, which allows the car weighing 2310 kg to erase up to hundreds for 5.3 s and develop 250 km / h. Mercedes ML 500 weighs less - 2235 kg. But the motor is weaker - "Eight" 4.7 with two turbochargers produces 408 forces and 600 N.M. And let the power ratio for the mass of Mercedes give way to his vezavi (183 "horses" on a ton against 221), but overclocking up to 100 km / h ML 500 performs 5.6 seconds after the start, and the maximum speed is also limited to electronics by 250 km / h. However, these figures should not mislead you - in the driving disciplines between the British and German cars, the abyss gaps.
Control buttons The most popular functions in Mercedes are always at hand and do not require long manipulations. And things like extended settings of the front multi-constructural seats (adjustment of the length of the pillow, side support rollers, massage), are available only through the colorful and clear menu of the COMAND ONLINE system. Use it is a pleasure. Yes, navigation works rapidly than on the Range.
Range's virtual dashboard is visually of the classic Mercedes tool. In addition, such a solution allows you to withdraw more useful information, including major and understandable prompts of the navigation system and alarming reports of various faults (enough notifications and Mercedes). But the central touch screen kills everything alive in us. It is larger than the display in Mercedes, but the schedule shles hello from the last century, and the reaction inhibition to press the buttons will explain even the beaches. It does not please the fact that in order to control some functions of the climatic installation and heating / ventilation, the seats need to be climbed into the menu of the multimedia complex. Slightly sweetened to pill only the function of stereo imagery.
Both sacrifice sweat cameras around the perimeter of the body - they are not only in the lid of the trunk, but also in the housings of the rear-view mirrors, and in front bumper. But only Mercedes can draw a picture with "bird's heights", while Range Rover Sport displays an image from all cameras in several virtual windows.
About its nature of the Range Rover Sport Supercharged especially loudly declares even standing still - during the start of the engine after the night parking. Neighbors at home will be hated! The first couple of minutes an SUV exudes such a wild roof that shudder runs along the body. Then only a pulsating Wuhan came from the exhaust pipes, and a warm air enters five of the air ducts in the cabin. Mercedes also quickly begins to warm the driver and passengers, but the launch of the motor happens more prosaic. Outside, not a remarkable sound of multiliery gasoline engine, and inside - barely distinguishable rust. Has it smells to a solid Mercedes score surrounding animals.
Optics at Mercedes seemed to be borrowed from two different cars, which contributes to the design of the dissonance. Lighting wheels with tires dimension 255/50 R19 and perforated brake discs on both axes - standard equipment for the V8 motor version.
Which side is neither look, Range Rover Sport is made in a single memorable style. Stunning 22-inch alloy wheels - additional equipment ("in the database" - wheels with a diameter of 21 inches). Six-pin Brembo calipers on the front axle are available with V8 by default.
So ML 500 and rows - smoothly smoothly, with self-esteem. The gas pedal responds to pressing it is revealed, but it is worth a sharply stupid along the accelerator, as the seven-step "automatic" will throw one or more steps, and Mercedes will make a powerful jerk under the cheerful growl of the upgrade V8. The unrestrained traction is already with 1600 rpm, and the peak of the moment extends to 4750 rpm. In other words, there was not a single situation, when I would not have enough opportunities to "eight". Separate sports mode for the gearbox is not provided, but you can translate the entire power unit from the AUTO mode in Sport. The SUV will be responsive to the accelerator, and enthusiasm will increase in the "automaton". Very fast full-letter according to any standards, but the impression does not change - the ML 500 is perceived as a car for a reasonable, calm driver.
The German SUV does not look large, but in the cabin there is enough free space. The seats with many adjustments in a friendly friendly are attentive to seats in front and rear, but in our Mercedes passengers of the second row will be boring - only the armrest with two cup holders and the backrest adjustment over the corner of the tilt. Although any capricious is possible for your money - on request, the machine is completed by the entertainment system with monitors in head restraints of the front armchairs and a separate climate control unit.
Range Front Seats are no less technological. Let them not be equipped with a built-in massager, but the body is kept better, and the three-step heating or ventilation can be turned on separately for both the pillow and the back. It is impossible not to note the chic front head restraints that gently hug their heads. The rear sofa is also heated and ventilated, and its back is regulated by inclination. One causes bewilderment - why in a wheelbase under three meters on the second row of place in front of the legs right?
Test Range Salon - Multimedia Kingdom! In the head restraints - two screens, in the door pockets - wireless headphones, in the central armrest - the control panel of the DVD player and the Meridian audio system with 23 with a capacity of 1700 W for 228,500 rubles (Mercedes - Harman Kardon with 14 speakers and 830 W). True, on the go to watch movies with rear passengers hard - it starts to rock from the shaking.
The English SUV can offer a full spare wheel. But the volume of the luggage compartment is moderate 784-1761 liters. At a smaller length, width and wheelbase, Mercedes offers from 690 to 2010. And also at the "German" less loading height and a little widely wider. Both cars have an electric rear door.
Charge the melancholes and settings of the chassis. The steering wheel almost does not resist when the deviation - it seems, it will turn if it looks slightly. At the speed, the rim is heavy, which allows you to iron straight ones without too much attention to the trajectory. Yes, and with informative at small speeds of Mercedes. But the confidence that appeared in herself and the car dissolves, it is only possible to quickly go into the turn. Rolls, diagonal routine and general softness chassis are superimposed on low sensitivity of the steering wheel. And the Sport Mode changes only the nuances: the pneumatic suspension becomes a little collected, and the steering wheel is more viscous. But even in "sports" Mercedes remains with any "but" or "if".
Like Range Rover Sport, Mercedes ML 500 is equipped with an adaptive cruise control with the Stop & GO function. Both systems work impaired, but still Mercedesovskaya makes it nervous more because of the late and coarse work by the brakes.
And all for unprecedented comfort. Suspension with pneumatic elements protects the driver and passengers as professional bodyguards do not protect their employers. In automatic mode from irregularities, there is no trace. The rough and bug-rope ML 500 smoothes to the state of smooth ice, and small, medium and large pits, as well as transverse ulcers in the asphalt, remain somewhere there, between you and dear. In "Sport", the car is attentively treating trifles, it is better denoted by the Colds, but the velvet remains on the go. In a good way, it is necessary to slow down the move only in front of a strongly protruding up irregularities - it is only for them to make passengers hurt. And with acoustic comfort, everything is perfect - not the spikes of winter tires, neither the incident air even on the most immodest speeds do not disturb the atmosphere of peace. King comfort!
High-speed straight Mercedes holds better due to less sensitive steering, soft suspension and indifference to the soldiers on the asphalt. Perhaps ML would be collected if the chassis would complement the optional active Active Curve stabilizers for 222 thousand rubles.
And Range Rover Sport - what? Sport? At first it seems. Especially when unscrupulously put on the gas pedal. A moment - and looked at the rear axis with a deafening, heartbreaking roar makes a lightning journey to the horizon. Passengers, indulged in the backs of the seats, are shocked at that moment, but after a small respite, shining smiles, asking to repeat. And still can not realize - like this hefty SUV, weighing a little less Crusader tank, maybe so quickly sort out with its 22-inch wheels? And I understand them! After all, each energetic overclocking on the Range is a loud event that cannot remain unnoticed. Nor people in the cabin, no drivers of neighboring cars, neither passersby on the street.
The British SUV is more willing to go over winding roads than his opponent, and the ravings on the axes are almost perfect (at ML 500 on the front axle there is almost 60% of the mass).
After Mercedes, moving on the "sports" Range Rovere, you feel the sleigh years on 20. It tries to fit the English allower, which turns out to be more dense on the go. It quickly responds to the turns of the steering wheel, requires turning the rim for smaller angles, without managing the driver of valuable information, and thanks to active stabilizers transverse stability Carnates less than ML 500. And the bond on the accelerator from Range is honest, although it raises questions. You can activate the dynamic mode (the suspension becomes slightly stricter in it) and in addition to translate the eight-step "automatic" to the sports algorithm of work. Bringing the smoothness of switching sacrifices, the gearbox becomes rapid.
Under the gas Range Rover Sport, without spending a lot of time to demolish, it quickly moves to screwing into turn, and if you give the will feelings, it can go into a skid (and not always smooth). In the same conditions, Mercedes behaves more restrained - goes to a larger radius in sliding of all four wheels.
It seems to be everything with it - and a magnificent motor, and a perfectly configured "automatic", and with the mind calibrated chassis. But in Range Rover is enough roughness, which will not give it to call him the king of sports among such cars. If you forget for a time about Mercedes, then Range Rover Sport does not seem so sinless. The return of the English motor is higher, but it is harder to manage it because of the rude and labor-permensed work of the accelerator. I would like more resistant to overheating brakes. Red Six-Power Brembo Caliper on the Front Axis promise Golden Mountains, but in fact Range will be insecably behaved after several protracted braking with high speed. The pedal significantly increases the free move, although initially it is less than in the German SUV.
For both SUVs, the basic value of the road lumen is similar - 200 mm from Range and 202 mm from Mercedes. But the German model of forced modes of operation of the air suspension is larger, and among them there is a sports, which is available at any speeds and at which the clearance is 180 mm. But the English car has a landing regime (clearance - 150 mm), it lowers lower or raises the body, and on off-road with the participation of electronics, the road clearance can be increased to 300 or even 335 mm (ML 500 Mercedes with the ON & OFFROD package - maximum mm).
Paradise for beginners! You choose the mode of the off-road system and you can easily go to the conquest of nature - everything will do everything for you. And Mercedes in this regard is even more convenient - it offers less settings to choose from. You can display visual pictures on the display, on which the wheels are displayed, the operation of pneumatic suspension and differential locks.
But Range Rover will take from the driver and passengers on the full program - for each letter in the word Sport. The presence of a pneumatic suspension on the go is expressed in almost imperceptible casual shaking when driving in a straight line. But in any chassis five-door Land Rover. Scrupulously collects the whole trifle from the road and carefully, without scattering along the way, transmits it to the salon. Not scary. Like the fact that small irregularities respond to slaps of wide tires. But further ... the suspension strains even the average size of the pit, and large - they are terrified. Speakers from the Road Little Rails, compensation seams - with this Range Rover Sport can not disappearly disappear. Noise isolation from such an expensive car could also be better: at speeds up to 100 km / h, everything is fine, but after the tire buzz appears and the aerodynamic whistle in the area of \u200b\u200bthe side mirrors and the top edge of the windshield.
During the test, both cars did not complain about poor appetite: in the usual modes of movement with a predominance of urban operation Range Rover Sport sawing 20.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km, and ML 500 - 17.9 liters. Those who like the gas pedal often do not envy - fuel disappears from the tank almost as quickly as it hits it.
The only thing that unites Range Rover Sport and Mercedes ML 500 is the highest off-road potential. Both vehicles are equipped with a multi-mode transmission with a constant full-wheel drive, lowering nearby, by blocking a central differential and air suspension, and Range Rover Sport is also equipped with a rear differential lock (with a variable thrust vector) and water level sensors. If there are appropriate tires on these cars, it is possible to overcome not one heavy test. And yet, "Briton" seemed to us preferably "German". At the first larger the moves of the suspension, the maximum road clearance that the pneumatic suspension can have 335 mm at Range against 285 mm in Mercedes, and the depth of the brought the brown is 850 against 600 mm, respectively.
Mercedes won the victory to win the victory. Excellent car that is worth the money. It will not disappoint the quality of performance and convenience of the cabin, captivates you refined in character and conquer comfort. And the V8 is not needed - the replacement of its "six", and the harmony will only increase. Bestseller, in one word: the M-class is more than twice as popular in the market. And Range Rover Sport ... controversial ideology, a bunch of contradictions. The suspension is hard, but sports behavior on the road she does not give. The accelerator setting is not enough accuracy, and the interior is space. But we cannot do anything with you - impeccable style, charisma and barrel of the recklessness version of Supercharged deprived us. We even awarded the Sport "Large Allower Year".
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Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription
Power 225 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 7.8 s, price from 4 907 700 rub.
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro
Power 333 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 6.1 s, Price from 5 121 275 rub.
Power 249 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 7.1 s, Price from 5 320 258 rub.
Range Rover Sport SDV8
Power 339 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 6.9 s, Price from 5 896 005 rub.
BMW X5 xDrive 40D
Power 313 hp, acceleration 0-100 km / h 5,9 s, Price from 6 495 350 rub.
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic
Range Rover Sport SDV8
BMW X5 xDrive 40D
Audi Q7, BMW X5, MB GLE 350 D, Volvo XC90 D5, RR SPORT SDV8
A full-size premium brand SUV for many is a cherished consumer dream. And for many, this dream, alas, remains unsinkable. We believe that dreams should come true, and collected at one time and in one place five cars at once - one of the other is better. Or no better? Now will figure it out!
Text Vasily Ostrovsky, photo Artem Popovich
All cars are currently reported. The most "old" - Range Rover Sport: His sales began in the summer of 2013. BMW X5 appeared at the end of the same year, and Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz Gle came to Russia quite recently.
Frankly, a comparison of such cars has a greater extent academic interest, rather than practical meaning. Speaking about such a format, as an expensive SUV of noble origin, it is necessary to take into account not only the "physical" parameters of the car, but its "sincere" qualities. It is difficult to imagine that a person who has thoughtful to sit behind the "Mercedes" steering wheel, can prefer his star of a blue-white propeller machine with a different ideology. Yes, and Engoman is unlikely to boil on the Teutonic technique: in his view, Range can only be even more expensive "Ranj".
But "Audi" and "Volvo" are somewhat mansion. However, Q7 was previously the status thing, while XC90 was only now raised to the level of the rest of the vehicles, considerably in price compared to its predecessor. Well, the more interesting our observations will be.
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro
Without a small ten years, there was between the premieres of the two generations Q7 - the term for current standards is almost consecutive. The new "ku" differs from the old straight: if the former car seemed rounded by a rounded miscurrent, then now "Audi" was sharpened in the edges and ... stopped looking like an SUV. But because big crossover Just must be impressive!
Impressions from the salon are also ambiguous. The first assessment is cool. Interestingly performed climate control handles, on which the temperature and mode of operation are displayed. Great made of black wooden inserts with matte texture and thin stripes.
Fully digital devices are impressive: the graphics are worked perfectly, and the highest functionality. However, the last feature is a stick about two ends: an excess of readings on the display significantly complicates perception. And it was still very surprised by the orientation of the dashboard: it is not addressed to the organ of vision of the driver, but as if tilted down. To this, you get used to it, but the question "why?" Nevertheless remains.
SUV? Rather, a big wagon. Very big! And also - solid, strict, comfortable. Driving this car experience a sense of confidence and invulnerability. Perfect finish, proper handling and powerful acceleration of gasoline V6. Purchase on the back sofa almost more than you need! And the front is all good: comfortable chairs, beautiful and, in principle, understandable interface. What can I find face here? That's just I would prefer a version with a diesel engine, even if the dynamics would even be damaged. Then for me Q7 would definitely be a good option.
When removing the machine on the front panel and the doors, bright white stripes flashed, which are replaced by red after a while. Speected! I didn't like this performance, but not all experts appreciated such beauty, finding her annoyingly intrusive.
However, when it comes to the convenience of managing the multimedia interface, there was no differences: the Germans made a waum. The looped buttons of the touchpad in combination with a round controller and the selection keys of various menu sections are blasting the brain. In addition, the volume adjustment knob is located away from useless touchpad and besides swinging. As a result, adjust the volume to the passenger turns out to be more information than the driver. Mount from the mind!
"Audi" likes a soft suspension: the car is some incomprehensible way even large irregularities, without shaking wheels and without swaying the body. Yes, and the trunk is large, moreover, its volume can be adjusted not only by folding the rear row, but simply moving the individual parts of it back and forth. However, with a cunning on-board system, I could not find a common language, no matter how hard it tried: the journey of the management bodies on the central tunnel plunged me into horror. This is some kind of ergonomic vakhanalia, by God! I didn't like the screen instead of the dashboard: to figure out numerous numbers is not easy, besides, it remains an intractable mystery to me, why it is set with a slope down.
Our copy turned out to be in a strange configuration: with pretty expensive options, such as the Bang & Olufsen audio system, the car was deprived of the memory of the front seats and climate control for the passengers of the sofa. Steering column Generally not electrified - as, however, and on "Volvo". Nevertheless, there are no complaints from the chairs - the adjustment ranges are more than sufficient. Rear seats are also adjustable: individual parts of the sofa can be moved longitudinally and tilt the back in very wide limits. By the stock of space and the convenience of entry / exit "Audi" outside competition.
The armrest is divided into two equal parts,
each of which is regulated by length. At the same time, the "warehouse" itself in its depths is extremely modest in terms of volume
Touchpad does not justify expectations:
the driver has a desire to take advantage of them as a means of navigating the menu, but it is suitable only for the "palpais" input, which you use quite rarely
Very comfortable steering wheel
in places, grip is separated by gentle perforated skin. Separate joy - Special button to adjust the volume of the navigation system
Of the five cars, only Q7 was equipped with a 333-strong gasoline engine and inflounted only by Ranju. With the dynamics, of course, the crossover is all in perfect order. And the most bright impression Leave the smoothness of the "ku-seventh". More comfortable suspension I do not remember! Small irregularities crossover destroys completely, and large reduces to frivolous sizes. You can pass on the "Legging Police", without reducing the speed at all. Healthy!
But the car handling alert. On the one hand, the "German" demonstrates a magnificent holder in turns - on the other, it does not seek reliable information in the hands of the driver regarding the angle of rotation of the wheels: the light steering wheel does not have sufficient informativeness, and in turn it has to fall almost at random.
As for the passability, the "Audi" in this discipline is not strong, even despite the presence of a pneumatic suspension with the possibility of changing the clearance: a long wheeled base and large swells are not the best kindergarten on off-road.
BMW X5 xDrive 40D
Even at the end of the last century, in Munich, they proved to the whole world that the SUV could have a sports car habits: appearing in 1999, X5 became the most driver crossover (before the appearance of Cayenne was still three years). Yes, and now "X-fifth" everything also provokes to ride "with a high-raised key." Another thing is that, compared with the predecessor E70, the current car of the F15 series has become much more comfortable: excellent smooth course - the main acquisition of X5.
Like "Mercedes", the Bavarian crossover professes the facilities to tradition: from the point of view of the "boomer" in the cabin, everything is located in their places. but key difference Munich traditionalism from Stutgart is that from the point of view of a normal person in BMW with ergonomics there are no problems. With each new generation, the "X-fifth" is becoming increasingly rich electronics, but its high density per square meter of the car does not conflict with the convenience of use - except for navigation, which is categorically inconvenient to control the circular controller. Eh, here would be a normal human touchscreen ...
"Ha-Fifth" is a certain history and image. He is like a noble horse that dreams of breaking in a gallop. But what kind of boredom in the cabin? This is a crossover from the premium segment! Where is the deliberate luxury, which generously give up the nearest competitors? It seems to be all with it - "and the skin, and a face." And yet, as if something is not enough - some kind of deliberate gloss, or something ... but the trunk with a separate door is a comfortable thing. If we abstract from the specific image of the "boomer", then in the dry residue will be universal, but devilish fast car, well-appropriate inquiries of adult couple with a couple of young children, which will be cozy for not too spacious rear sofa.
Against the background of the competitors, the "X-fifth" salon may even seem slightly conservative: despite the fact that the multimedia interface is endowed with rather extensive powers, the main functions are still hanged on the usual buttons. Of inconveniences, it is worth noting non-fixed steering switches (determine in what mode wipers are working, only a person with well-developed intuition is capable of the same joystick.
Front armchairs at BMW masterpiece - without exaggeration. In addition to the millions of all sorts of familiar adjustments, the front seats also "break" in half the back: the angle of inclination of its top can be set separately. In general, the chair can be easily adjusted on any, even the most non-standard figure. Bravo!
BMW seemed to me too twitching: he accelerates jumps and slows down - the brake pedal was unnecessary. I did not like the fact that the thresholds are not protected from dirt - in this sense, Audi and Range Rover is preferable. But with the smoothness of the stroke there are no problems. And also surprised the lack of a pneumatic suspension with the adjustment of the clearance: it seems to me that in this class and for this money it should be mandatory equipment.
Bavarians have long supplied their expensive cars with projection displays, and X5 has not exceeded. According to the quality of information feed, it is flawless: a clear color image seems to boil over the road. HUD is also VOLVO, but the Swedes have a simpler successful.
Ambient lighting interior
allows you to select the color of the illumination at the discretion of the driver - the corresponding point in the onboard system menu is dedicated to this function.
Double armrest
opens access to the box on a central tunnel, in which a significant part of the volume has been pulled by the shelf under mobile phone. By the way, BMW supports the simultaneous connection of two phones
Most laconic dashboard
provides an unmantiated perception of major information. In addition, some data are displayed on the projection display.
X5 is not shy not shy to exhibit their sports skills
Despite the fact that the current "X-fifth" slightly cooled, changing the stiffness of the stroke for smoothness, it still does not hesitate to expose his sports skills - especially this applies to a modification with a 313-strong diesel engine, a creamy pair of dozen turbines. Motor - Chumova! And the box to him in the most suit: transfers replace each other quickly, but smoothly.
The steering wheel is clear, sharp - and at the same time not annoying excessively nervousness. Sports mode seemed by a piece of narrow use: Easy, unobtrusive impulvability leaves, leaving the naked bunch of nerves - for each pressing of the gas, the car is unnecessarily twitching forward, sometimes forcing to slow down. The brakes in X5, by the way, are also very sensitive - to this feature you have to get used to it.
From the point of view of passability, uniquely BMW is inferior to the leaders: despite the decent road lumen and well-working imitation of differential locks, X5 is deprived and downstream, and pneumatic suspension with changeable clearance.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 D 4Matic
Normally GLE is considered new modelHowever, in fact, Mercedes became the most age-related participant in our test: in fact, this is a third generation ML, processed by restyling.
The interior during the modernization has changed not too much: instead of the display built into the front panel, it appeared with a new steering wheel, and a small wheel for walking on the onboard system menu gave way to a massive controller with a touchpad hanging over it.
Mercedes seems perfectly balanced machine
Inertia Schwabs Exploited with a multitude of the left-hander switch, to which you need to adapt a long time if your first "Mercedes". To the fact that the windshield wipers turn on to the left of the steering wheel, and not to the right, it is impossible to get used to it. But to the selector of the "automat", which sticks out from the steering column on the spot the lever for janitors, adapt instantly. When I moved to BMW after "Mercedes", then instead of moving from the place, I cleaned the windshield.
"Mercedes" for me - a brand special: I have a weakness from childhood to cars with a three-beam star. Salon at GLE Like a cozy office, from which I do not want to go out. Everything here is thorough, almost conservatively - and at the same time modern, respectable and aristocratic. There are no comments to the ride qualities - they are polished to the brilliance. Yes, and Mark speaks for himself: the word "Mercedes" does not need to explain to anyone. True, I do not like the new system of designations - on the hearing, it is almost impossible to distinguish between one SUV from another.
The front seats of our GLE have been electrified at the maximum. The management of them is traditionally put on the door, however, in the bases there are buttons there are buttons - in particular, they regulate the lumbar sub-project. By the way, a curious feature: as the seats shift, they automatically raise head restraints - in my opinion, it is absolutely logical.
It's just surprising that other manufacturers still did not occur to do so. No less strange and the fact that Mercedesovs for some reason did not use the seat to facilitate the driver's landing: when the ignition is turned off, only the steering wheel is off.
By the stock of space on the couch, Mercedes is inferior to the "Audi" and "Volvo", but wins from BMW and Range. There is no inconvenience with the entrance and exit, although the probability of staining pants still exists - the doors do not protect the thresholds from dirt.
Of all five cars, Mercedes gives the impression of the most solid car. In it, everything is emphasized well: and noble appearance, and a comfortable interior, and a spacious trunk. True, with a multimedia, it seems to me, the Germans have twisted themselves: the touch panel on the central tunnel here is clearly superfluous. But the picture on the screen is good: and the image quality is extremely clear, and the font is quite large - no problems with the perception of information. And the operation of the circular survey system and at all above all silence! I liked the fact that for GLE, you can order a dispensing box with a downstream: with it to pull out the trailer with a boat - a pair of trifles. And yet, with other things being equal, I would prefer the larger GL - solely because of its size.
From the point of view of cargo transportation, the GLE salon designed successfully. And although the pillows and the back of the rear row have to be added separately, lowering head restraints to the lower position, but this operation leads to the formation of an absolutely flat floor.
The easiest control of the audio system
due to the fact that the driver has the ability to choose the way to interact with it - through the menu of the multimedia interface, keys on the steering wheel or buttons on the central console
Cool circular overview with a clear picture,
which forms the quartet cameras, is a great working tool: ride reverse, focusing solely on the display, on Mercedes is easier than
Light leather of the salon was too brand:
a completely new car with a mileage of less than a thousand kilometers she has already acquired a distinct blue tint.
The steering column will sharpen in the set of levers -
three left and one right. However, if you get used to the selector "automat" quite quickly, then a cornal multifunctional lever with turn signals and windshields is not so easy to learn
Three-liter diesel, which is revived by GLE 350 D, carefully inscribed in the "tax" 249 forces (in Europe, the same engine produces 258 hp) and is equipped with a 9-speed "automatic". Works such a tandem great: a set of speed occurs quickly, but in Mercedesian smoothly. Noise isolation worked in the most thorough way, the suspension is wrapped in excellent - smoothness is good even in sports mode. Mercedes generally left the impression of an ideally balanced car.
Yes, he is almost sterile in sensations - there is no single comment to his behavior! At the same time, the crossover from the Stuttgart is boring a boring language does not turn - GLE seems like a very alive and moving organism. His character is deliberately smooth, but it is precisely in this that the charm of this car lies: it is felt that a grand engineering work is worth such restrained behavior.
As for the off-road qualities of Mercedes, then on the road, he will only give way to "Ranju", and even then only the smallest: in the arsenal GLE 350 D, supplemented with Offroad package with pneumatic suspension, There is a lower transmission, forced blocking of the central differential and adjustable road clearance, the maximum value of which reaches 285 mm.
Range Rover Sport SDV8
Generation was made from Discovery, his heir was built on common platform With big "Rangem". During the reincarnation of RRS, it became easier for four hundred kg and got new engines - in particular, a 4.4 liter turbodiesel, which was just standing under the hood of our car. So mighty "Dviglo" and the tank will be dragged by playing - not the fact that the SUV! In response to the press of the SPORT accelerator pedal, slightly squeezing on the rear axle, goes into the offensive to the space under the uterine hum of diesel "eight". And although BMW and Audi will give up the Range Draga, and Audi, the impressions of overclocking are still very strong: you immediately feel in great and heavy, but at the same time an incredibly rapid machine that generates a sense of total superiority over other road users.
This illusion feeds a high landing - you look at the neighbors in the thread. It provides good visibility, but complicates access to the car: you can not sit down in Ranj and do not even enter, but rising. Low people jump into the salon will be more difficult than the growth of the growth above average. And the planting process on the front passenger seat of the girl in a narrow skirt and turns into a strip show at all!
Former "Sport" I did not really like it - with all Paphos, he seemed rustic. Here is the new "Ranj" - another thing! He is beautiful and Elegance, although it looks impressive and terrible. For the organization indoor space "British" is something like BMW - for example, in the back row, I miss my height, and it's inconvenient to sit there - interferes with a beveled body rack. In terms of handling, it is inferior to the Bavarian crossover - but it is clearly capable of off-road feats, for which I personally can ever fit.
Disadvantages When landing, the British SUV compensates for a full-fledged system of comfortable access and thresholds that always remain clean - they are completely closed with doors with seals.
Rear passengers "Range" is also not easy: in addition to the high location above the ground, the input-output complicates the protruding wheel arch and a strongly inclined body rack. Yes, and places on the legs are less than in other machines, although more than in BMW. And here is the largest armrest, in which it also lies the remote control of the entertainment system - each passenger is put on the monitor and a set of headphones.
The English car liked more than the rest. If you do not pay attention to some inconvenience like difficulties with the inclusion of seats heating, then "Range" bribes the convenience of landing. The steering wheel and armchair departure, facilitating the exit, and the thresholds are protected from dirt by the doors. And what is the motor here! He not only causes a large car to gain a step, but it is distinguished by an exorbitantly low fuel consumption. I am confused only possible problems with reliability.
The front row lives easier. Nevertheless, here is its specificity. For example, heating and ventilation seats can be activated only with the help display of the multimedia system, although in the desired menu item you get immediately by pressing a special button on the central console. By the way, only in the "Range" you can warmly warm or cool the back either the seat cushion, pressing the desired zone on the display with your finger on the chairs.
Unfortunately, RRS was published, without waiting for a new multimedia system, which debuted on Jaguar XE: the old one is distinguished by primitive graphics, obviously not corresponding to the status of the machine. I did not like and work with USB drives: the system does not recognize all flash drives and refuses to reproduce individual tracks for unknown reasons.
In general, the interior of the "British" produces an exceptionally pleasant impression - the skin of the first-class release is adjacent to polished aluminum and pleasant to the touch plastic.
Display with a forked image
it is considered a corporate chip of British cars: the driver and front passenger will simultaneously see different pictures
Non-fixed gearbox selector
it is understood in use, however, a brilliant washer. which manages the machine on other "Rangers", looks more stylish, but for easy use even preferable the joystick
Displays with outdated graphics -
here is the main problem of multimedia devices "Ranj Rover". However, you can refuse the usual analog instruments from the virtual dashboard.
Comfortable access system
on the British car significantly facilitates the process of placement behind the wheel: the steering wheel rises upstairs and presses to the front panel, and the chair shifts back
The trunk of this "Range" is apparently because he is "sport" - not perfect. First, a significant loading height complicates the placement of heavy boosted. Secondly, if you fold the rear sofa, then the smooth floor will not get. Thirdly, extract from the floor with a lot of full-size spare vessels can except a person with good physical training.
Despite the powerful motor, Sport does not have to go for racing tracks, although it is capable of going fast: the cruising speed is far behind the "hundred" for him - in the order of things. The smoothness of the course of good, however, when driving, more or less large irregularities comes to an understanding of whether the wheel's SUV: oscillations of unsophisticated masses feel better than I would like.
But on the passability of "Ranju" there is no equal! The suspension is characterized by impressive articulation, besides, pneumatic bullies allow you to raise the body over the ground up to a record 335 mm. Also in the list of off-road virtues at the "British" there is a razdatka with a praying, as well as the forced blocking of the central and rear differentials.
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription
Like the Audi Q7, the flagship crossover Volvo would have concluded at the start: the first generation XC90 gave way to his successor only on the twelfth year of life. However, the expectation of the new car was worth it - "the ninetieth" successful for glory!
And gasoline, and diesel engines that are equipped with XC90, have the same configuration: two liters, four cylinders plus reducing varying degrees of arrogance.
It looks like "Volvo" by Scandinavian careless, but at the same time modern and absolutely recognizable. Solid symbolism: the sign of Mars on the radiator grille, and the headlights are decorated with a hammer of the thorah - the T-shape of the LED running lights should be interpreted this way. It is a pity that the Swedes for some reason did not cover the thresholds by the doors: when landing is easy to stain his pants.
The appearance of the Swedish car seems to me boring. But inside the second generation crossover surprised not only highly artistic design of the interior, but also its convenience: everything is for a person here. Yes, and the "tablet" on the central console here is quite appropriate, especially since it is managed by touch, and not diligent twist and drill. And what is the chic sound of the audio system! It is a pity that "Volvo" went up so much: if the new XC90 cost as much as old, he would definitely become a hit!
Once inside the Volvo, you immediately relax, having honed the very "atmosphere of well-being", which so carefully impregnated the salon designers. The inner world of hs90 is made with a great taste and graduated from the grace. What is only worth the inner decoration of the door: a sculptural surface, a combination of textures, colors, smooth lines of docking materials make it a piece of art. Separate items that are presented as branded chips do not look far-finished: fried "jewelry" to start the engine and the selection of motion modes is not just functional, but also easy to use. In any case, the quality of the finishing of XC90 is not inferior to German and British cars. The only fear causes a lacquer black plastic, from which the buttons on the knob and the door panel are made, the framing of climate control deflectors and the display on the center console. It all looks fashionable, but in fact it turns out to be marked.
By the way, about the display: a vertically-oriented touch tablet with the Sensus interface, over the filling of which Corpels Mitsubishi Electric specialists are characterized by good graphics and sufficient speed. It turned out to be easier to understand the menu than it seemed that the proportion of lack of logic does not suffer. But virtual devices were not impressed - after communicating with Audi, it does not leave the feeling that the Swedes mastered only a small part of the potential of such a dashboard.
Congratulations! You put your signature under a cherished contract with one of the GHL clubs, where the round sum is banging. It's time to take care of buying suitable car. And what is better than a luxurious SUV, which can emphasize your star status. It remains for small - choose the appropriate option. The most popular motor magazine Motor Trend decided to help in solving this difficult task, setting up a comparative test Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG and a new Range Rover.
Both of the SUV testes were equipped with gasoline engines V8, all-wheel drive transmissions and adaptive suspensions.
Round First
The German giant is distinguished from the British opponent with a more roomy lounge with seven seats. At the same time, Mercedesian interior suffers from a lack of authenticity. Inside AMG modification is easy to confuse with a less expensive version of GL550. The dashboard here is the same as other "charged" SUVs of the company from Stuttgart, and the control unit located on the central console of the Command multimedia system is no different from the similar element of ordinary "Mercedes". But the front chairs would not hurt to place here from the Rhodster SL63, as more comfortable and functional. But the luggage compartment "Schwaba" is worthily praise for both successful layout, and for the ease of transformation of the rear seats, which are faster than a competitor from a misty Albion.
Range Rover Although inferior to the "German" in the size of the cabin, boasts the original interior, where you will not find parts from cheaper models. Everything would be generally wonderful if the British modified the multimedia complex, which has a complex interface and not quickly responds to the commands. But these shortcomings are moving into the background, it is only worth including Meridian's regular audio system with stunning quality and sound volume. Rear passengers in Range Rovera are surrounded by great comfort than in the German SUV. This is manifested in the range of seats adjustable in the angle of inclination of the backs and the position of the lumbar backpage, as well as in the presence of a more informative remote control of the entertainment center.
Round the second
Being heavier "Rindj Rover" (2625 kg against 2514 kg), "Mercedes" nevertheless gave the opponent to the real battle, fully realized the superiority in the capacity and the thrust of its engine (550 hp / 560 nm against 510 hp / 461 nm). The confrontation of the test participants on the landfill was so tense, as if these were not full-sized SUVs, but record sports cars or, rather, boxers-heavyweights. Cars showed the same seconds of acceleration from 0-70 mph (112 km / h) - 5.9 s, 0-80 mph (128 km / h) - 7.4 s, 0-90 mph (144 km / h) - 9.2 s, 45-65 mph (72-104 km / h) - 2.3 s and put in one time of the passage of a quarter mile, developing the same speed (13.1 s / 108.3 Mil / h (174.3 km / h). The remaining measurements of overclocking dynamics remained for the "British", but the ruptures in the results of the test cars did not exceed 0.1 s. Mercedes was waved with the opponent in the next round when checking the performance of the brakes. Surprisingly, But the more massive GL63 AMG showed during a slowdown from the speed of 60 mph (96 km / h) noticeably shorter stopping path than the Range Rover - 104 feet (32 meters) against 118 feet (36 meters). For comparison, sports car Shevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible, which visited the test "Trend Motor" last year, spent on braking under similar conditions 101 foot (31 m).
On the track, an SUV with a three-beam star, despite the fact that it is withstanding a higher side overload (0.86 g against 0.79 g), it is hard to sneak at the sacrifice "British". "Range" Although demonstrates higher rolls, turns faster and keeps stronger at the road. In addition, the exhaust of the foggy albion is easier to dispense the braking force. Justice for, it should be noted that "Mercedes" also does not seem to respect and endowed with a fast steering wheel, but not so responsive to calls for actively driving as his opponent. Of the disadvantages of the test heavyweights, it is possible to note the shortage of feedback. Riding comfort from both SUVs thanks to the air suspension is very decent, at the same time, Range Rover is still higher. According to this indicator, "British" is approaching the best executive car.
Outcome
Both Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG and Range Rover are chic and very fast SUVs, each of which can be an excellent evidence of life success. Nevertheless, the winner in this uncompromising battle should be only one, and they are becoming a British car. Despite the individual drawbacks like ergonomics of the multimedia system, Range Rover won the top due to winning in handling and comfort. Also, "Ranja" is better developed off-road qualities, and it is cheaper.
Based on Motor Trend (USA)
Prepared Denis Alexandrov
Factory characteristics
| Parameter | Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG | |
| Engine / drive location | front / complete | front / complete |
| engine's type | gasoline, V-shaped | gasoline, V-shaped |
| Number of cylinders / valves | 8/32 | 8/32 |
| Volume, see Cubes | 4999 | 5461 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Maximum power, hp / rpm | 510/6000 | 550/5250 |
| Maximum torque, nm / rpm | 461/2500 | 560/2000 |
| Weight to power | 10.9 kg / hp | 10.5kg / hp |
| Transmission | 8-speed, automatic | 7-speed, automatic |
| Front suspension | pneumatic, double-click | pneumatic, double-click |
| Rear suspension | pneumatic, multi-type | |
| The number of power steering from the stop until it stops | 3,1 | 2,8 |
| Front / rear brakes | ventilated disk / ventilated disk | |
| Tires | 275/45R21 | 295/40 R21. |
| Parameter | Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged | Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG |
| Length / Width / Height, M | 4,999/1,983/1,835 | 5,120/1,934/1,850 |
| Wheel base, m | 2,922 | 3,075 |
| Curb weight, pound (kg) | 5542(2514) | 5787 (2625) |
| Weighing on the axes, before. / Back. | 50/50% | 52/48% |
| Run diameter, foot (meter) | 40,4 (12,3) | 40,7 (12,4) |
| Mass of the towed trailer, pound (kg) | 7716 (3450) | 7500 (3402) |
| Number of seats | 5 | 7 |
| The volume of the trunk, l | 909 | 300 (with raised backs of the third row chairs) / 680 |
Consumer Information
| Parameter | Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged | Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG |
| Initial price, dollars * | 99 995 | 117 830 |
| Dynamic stabilization system / Trekshn control | yes Yes | yes Yes |
| Airbags | 7 | 9 |
| Volume fuel tank, Gallon (liter) | 27,7(105) | 26,4(100) |
| Fuel consumption city / highway, miles / gallon (l / 100 km) | 13/19(18,1/12,4) | 13/17(18,1/13,8) |
* - price in the US
Test measurements
| Parameter | Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged | Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG |
| Acceleration, Miles / C0-30 (48 km / h) 0-40 (64 km / h) 0-50 (80 km / h) 0-60 (96 km / h) 0-70 (112 km / h) 0-80 (128 km / h) 0-90 (144 km / h) 0-100 (160 km / h) |
1.7 SUM.2.5 | 1,8се.26 |
| Acceleration 45-65 mph (72-104 km / h), with | 2,3 | 2,3 |
| Directions of a quarter mile, time / speed | 13.1C / 108.3 mph (174.3 km / h) | 13.1C / 108.3mil / h (174.3km / h) |
| Braking with a speed of 60 mph, foot (meter) | 118 (36) | 104(32) |
| Side Acceleration, G | 0,79 | 0,86 |
| First transmission / 60 mph, engine turnover | 1600 rpm | 1700 rpm |
Mercedes had rebranding this year. Committing in the number of own models, the Germans almost overpowered again. Is it reflected somehow on the philosophy and image of the brand? We understand in the new German alphabet together with the unchanged Range. Rover. Sport.
ML, M-Class and now GLE - the first civilian SUV Mercedes appeared in 1997, and therefore "last name" changes for the third time. The logic is as follows: GL - belonging to the segment of Stuttgart Soughheads, and the last letter (in this case E) Indicates the appropriate class of the car. The last change is to reduce the uppermost three-letter engine modifications to one line - D - diesel. As a result, the decryption states that at our disposal of the Mercedes-Benz business class, with the most powerful diesel engine available in Russia.
Changes in appearance at GLE solely as part of a small update, and the design of the car, from our point of view at the current generation, the most controversial. Alfas - eye not to tear off! All power, luxury and pathos of a three-beam star in one "look". The relief of the whole front part is that your AMG.
But the more Mercedes begins to turn the barrel, the more increasingly the imbalance of the body, individual lines and e-mail. The feed has already been clearly done under the American tastes - visually heavy, with hypertrophied lamps and massive bumper patrol.
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Supported "Briton" is visually easier, but stylistically cleaned. In his appearance there are no differences of perception, and each detail of the rapid image continues each other from which side is not late, and in what angle will put. Even our photographer noted that working with Range Rove is much easier and faster.
The only remark is color. The gray shade completely dissolved the range in the serm of both wet asphalt and autumn Petersburg. This car needs a bright color.
SDV6 - abbreviation medium in power of a 292-strong diesel engine. Despite the noticeable power superiority of "Anglicin", in the speed characteristics of "German" he is inferior. But then on paper. And in reality?
And in reality, checking the dynamic capabilities of Mercedes-Benz Gle does not arise any desire, because as soon as you find yourself in the cabin, - the sough soon immediately envelops comfortably, envelops care and warms with imperceptible phantom warmth.
The reason for such perception is, of course, the old as the world, and more or rather, the combination of textures in the classics of automotive luxury. Dear cream leather, a non-plated natural tree of a dark brown shade, leaving "parquet" of the cover of the cup holders and a new-fashioned flowing from under the panels of a gentle backlight, is diluted with a decor from the present metal. This is a living room of a fashionable retro hotel, where we are not awakening the engine and sending a megapolis, but a cup of hot tea and a peaceful reading of fresh presses.
The restyling interior brought GLE point refreshing changes, the main of which is the new central display made in the form of a tablet. You can control it with functional in two different ways, but invariably with the right hand - either, by tradition, rotate, move and press the "puck", or led a finger along the touchpad above it. The first option is more convenient.
Graphics and animation on the screen are awesome. With the convenience of the menu, there are also no special problems, especially familiar with cars Mercedes.. AcousticsHarman./ Cardon. Not only does it sound perfectly, it also has a powerful radioantic and minimal distortion transmits sound through Bluetooth.
The Germans do not like to experiment with ergonomic solutions, so the convenience of using all the functionality in Mercedes-Benz is already a tradition, ranging from adjusting the seats and ending with climate chates. All basic functions are included exclusively with buttons, but already the nuances of their settings can be adjusted in the forthcoming menu.
For the quality of finishing materials and the smell of expensive skin, Range Rover is not inferior to Mercedes, except for individual elements, like spinning on the thread of plastic locks of armrests, are rude.
However, sensations in the salon are different. Laconic technocracy, wrapped in black and gray tones, greatly masks the high-cost interior, not to mention the home comfort. Related to the selection of body color and interior options to the buyer Range Rover will need to be especially careful.
Yes, and landing in the Range is completely different - deliberately high, Jeeper. In general, if GLE impresses, so to speak, more unisexual, consistent and cross-separated, then Range Rover Sport is a clearly men's car. One of the confirms of factors is ergonomics - not everything in the numerous options of the "British" clearly, and requires the proceedings in the depths of the scheduling functions. And there…
Achilles Fifth All Range Rovers is a multimedia block. After the Mercedes screen to look at the "British" display, which after FullHD TV to look at the kinescope. Primitive pixel graphics, to put it mildly, mediocre quality from the survey cameras and navigation thought. And this is not counting the weak radio reception and the mediocre quality of playing music via Bluetooth. At the same time, Meridian acoustics perfectly play the audio recorded in high quality to USB carrier.
But the liquid crystal "tidy" Range Rover with a mass of the displayed information was visible to the Mercedes flap. The driver of the latter is also preventing small digitization.
The choice between a girlfriend lever "Mercedes" and the traditional joystick Range Rover was decided in favor of the "German". After the test, we tried a couple of weeks to include transfers on other cars ... the lever of "janitors".
Profile of chic on the view of the chairs Range Rover noticeably sports. Mercedes width seats immediately shows: the main market for the model is American. However, it is convenient to settle from one and a half dozens of adjustments in both cars. Heated and ventilation - by itself. Massage - for extra charge.
And in that, and in another premium "passing" in the back is truly convenient only by two, despite the fact that the places are enough and the third. In the Range, despite the smooth floor, slightly closer, and the sofa is molded into two magnificent chairs. In Mercedes, the feet of the central passenger interferes with a tunnel protrusion. The number of additional benefits depends only on the size of the wallet.
The triggers of both ossels with first-class finishes and a similar set of additional benefits. But the bag "BRINTAN" is much less than - 489 liters vs. 690 at the "German". The reason for this in the underground - Range. Rover., UnlikeGle., full spare wheel.
Well, now, finally, on the road! The fact that Mercedes and Range Rover under hoods are 3.0-liter diesel turbo engines, the sound inside is not recognized in any way. If Gle inside is simply audible, then the "sport" has a feeling of having any V-shaped "eight" - unnecessary noble decibels are clearly left specifically.
One way or another, and when you start, determine which machine you are, you can even closed eyes and shut down your ears. Mercedes-Benz with a 249-strong motor and 620 Newtons are rushed with the softness of the kitten, but the dynamics of the cheetah is to understand how primarily feeling is impossible. Simultaneous smoothness and excellent resistance to the accelerator is only Mercedes!
Range Rover Sport from the first touch rushes into battle. Acceleration is saturated, and the reaction is sharper - "British" frankly provokes temperamental or impatient drivers, and even even the bass curses its insertion. Mercedes, in a word, can also be made sharper by releasing the controller of the Dynamic Select brand system in Sport mode. But in any mode, the comfort is the priority.
DieselGle. - The first of Mercedes, which is equipped with the latest 9-speed (!) 9G-Tronic machine. Works canceled - lightning and incredibly smoothly in any mode. In a word, in the Range box only one transmission, but translated into the "Sport", it begins to justify the name and the mode, and the whole car.
Screening the course, the situation changes. After throwing out emotions at once, Range Rover calms down and starts responding to the gas lazy, while GLE at any speed and transmission at the slightest desire of the driver turns out to be in a tone. The subjective sensations are confirmed by TTX: despite the fact that the "Briton" on 43 "horses" is more powerful, he loses the "German" both in the traction and in dynamics. True, the lag microscopic.
Be that as it may, you can safely state - mighty diesel engines cars are great. Especially when you look at the fuel consumption. Both hefty all-wheel drive SUVs weighing 2.2 tons and with acceleration to "hundreds" about 7 seconds, consume on average from 10 to 13 liters of diesel. Mercedes, for example, at the full 90 liter tank showed the rest of the stroke ... 1043 km.
Surprisingly, my first acquaintance with Range Rover Sport took place a few years ago, on the Saint Petersburg Autodoma in Summer Duele with Lexus GX. Then the "Boy of Titans" ended with the victory of "British", which in the driving disciplines easily beat the frame "Japanese". Now the situation is different. Rival equal to parameters, late autumn on the street, and on wheels winter tires with very other coupling properties. And the better!
All possible modes are translated into Sport. Mercedes is clamped and "cries" the pneumatic suspension, it becomes a harder steering wheel, the engine is becoming more quickly, you want to configure everything faster. Range Rover sport-mode only on the "automatic", but you can press "pneuma" separately. To battle!
Straights both keep perfectly - go like an arrow at any speed. Moreover, Mercedes is more comfortable - its suspension completely ignores any depletion of roads, while Range Rover swallows even on the micropro asphalt.
In turns, both flies in different ways. GLE smasher and predictable - it is always soft and a little inert "Branca" still brings to the driver almost all the nuances of the car deviation. Control Mercedes in the limit is not so much faster as rather and safer.
The rolls of both ossels for their class are commendable, but, if neither cool,Gle. Less less. Well, the brakes are definitely better at the "German" - "Briton" almost in every dangerous maneuver made literally knocking the central pedal to the floor.
Range Rover Sport led the steering amplifier and tires Pirelli. Ice Zero (Mercedes was wound in Nokian Hakkapeliita 8). "British" in the steep maneuvers literally immediately began to slip, forcing the driver to take urgent countermeasures, which, in turn, interfered with distinct delays on the rotors. Although in civil conditions "Baranka" of Ranja seemed rich and more accurately German.
Both vehicles are equipped with adjustable pneumatic suspension. And the speed of adjustment from the "British" is two times faster than the "German" Mercedes.- Benz. Gle. Five lift modes from 180 to 285 mm. W.Range. Rover. Sport - Three: from 200 to 278 mm. However, in off-road Range mode can be briefly climbed up to 335 mm.
Overcoming off-road for both cars is not an empty sound. For Range Rover, this is a mandatory part of the image, and Mercedes turned it into additional profits as an optional Off-Road package. Anyway, the soughs have an impressive arsenal in the form of a constant full drive with the possibility of inter-axis blocking and lower transmissions. And this is not counting the whole complex of auxiliary electronic systems. True, who from real buyers all uses this, a big question.
In general, in both oscidences it is necessary to think at a minimum - the electronic brains will be headed. You only need to choose the proper movement mode and automobiles will do everything yourself, detail displaying your actions on the screen of the forthcoming.
I did not have to be surprised - Range Rover Sport with off-road copes better, faster and better. Rushing on mud without the slightest fears, and even has the best geometry of the body and large suspension strokes.
Mercedes Gle is also not mist - walks on the heels, but not so confident. The electronics "German" is more feasible - then the engine will also appear, then the buxanets tearing out, which you have to give back and take the dirt assault. However, we admit honestly, more of the fear were with us - the off-road limit of Mercedes and Range for the total value of ten million, we did not seek.
What is the result?
Another change of the last name of the Mercedes's large surname turned out to be a formality. GLE is a true Mercedes, which is the main philosophy of which there is no comparable comfort, insulating the inhabitants of the salon from all external influences. The most pleasant thing is that in all other parameters of Mercedes-Benz is not that it does not fail, on the contrary - sets the tone. There is nothing to dust - for which I will take in comparison, "German" for half a step in front. At the very worst case, it is not inferior, turning out to be opposed for the price.
Range Rover Sport is also faithful to himself. This is, first of all, a charismatic rebellion, which, as specially siching the correctness. The car is very fast, but not sporty. Fucking, but not everywhere and always comfortable. With a bunch of options, but each has questions. The truth is definitely passable and stressed stylish. By and large, "Sport" is time to update. Very waiting for the restyled version of the extremely characteristic machine.
P.. S.. And we once again were convinced of the incredible effectiveness of diesel engines, which, at the request of the EU authorities, Europe is now afraid of Europe. If you choose one of the cars presented, it is worth watching gasoline versions only if you choose insane V.8. In all other circumstances, 3.0-liter turbo diesel engines will be accurately satisfied with all the needs, and in choosing Range. Rover. versionSDV not so much fasterTDV., How much more expensive.
The editors of the magazine "Engine" expresses the gratitude of the company "Autobiography", official dealer Range Rover in St. Petersburg, and the Russian representative office of Mercedes-Benz Rus for the cars provided.
The creators of Ranj-Rover Evok prefer to compare it with Audi-Q3. Formally, in size, "Briton" is really closer to this model. But in price basic complete sets He is a clear competitor Q5. So, no one will confuse "Ranj", "Audi" and "Mercedes" neither outside or inside. And yet they have a lot in common. But first about the differences.
The appearance of "Evoka" is a matter of taste. But it is difficult to disagree that it looks extraordinary. By the way, while I waited for the car in the salon dealer, I noticed how many people were interested in Babi-Rangem. Pijon sat down - a representative of golden youth, near Twitched two young ladies, who arrived at a much more cumbersome sortier, then the car occupied the car, and the married couple in the years - on the driver's seat set up a spouse ...
Closed in front of "Ranj Rove" will be quite high. They will not be able to move away enough to move away from the pedals and the steering wheel. Middle growth drivers are quite convenient. Salon is definitely the brightest and elegant. What is great, not to the detriment of ergonomics. If you are already familiar with the Yaguarovo-Rover Kreagovy Control Transmission, we will seek "Evok" per minute. If not, just longer. But the device in general is not more complicated by the usual selectors.
Neither "Mercedes-Benz GLK" nor "Audi-Q5" on the quality of finishing is not worse than "Evoka". Maybe, even better, but this is a feeling on the tips of the fingers of gourmets, capable of catching the nuances of the invoice. The "Germans" the same design is subordinate to a completely different philosophy. Salon "Audi" with verified lines and well-plated elements of strict, but boring. And "Mercedes" after the two previous cars will reproach even in some simplicity. However, such a style is distinguished by a good suit: neatly, fashionable, according to the figure - and without unnecessary shine.
The most dense and convenient landing is in "Audi": a compromise between comfort in the far road and support for the driver of any volume in fast turns. Chairs "Ranj-Rover" and "Mercedes" are flatter. At the first to the same, it will be narrowed for a highly dense complex. This is, of course, the nuances, but essential for those who sometimes travel under 1000 km.
Despite the original ergonomics as a whole, each car has its little tricks. In "Mercedes" - the notorious left-handed switcher, with which the seat does not move, and the cruise control lever hinders. To write about it, of course, tired, but to pull in search of the desired function - too.
Audi engineers for some reason decided to include the heated seats better in two stages: the button only calls a picture on the display, and the degree of heating is chosen, twisting the wheel. It turns off this economy, of course, in the reverse order. Against this background, the inclusion of glasses in "Evoka" with the buttons in the ends of the steering wheel switches - the solution is quite adequate.
Range clearly loses the "Germans" in the spacious and convenience of landing on the back seat. The first look at the flat roof does not deceive: the ceiling is lower here than in Audi and Mercedes. But the main thing is not in it, but in the front armchairs, in which you drown in your knees, and in a narrow doorway. The most spacious in this Trinity is "Audi", which does not intend, looking at its not a massive silhouette.
Well, what's the point "Uni"? Just in many ways the car is still similar - unisex wagons unified by modern requirements and fashion. Partly similar and their running quality, but - only in part ...
Until the asphalt ended
Diesel in 190 forces confidently accelerates "Evok". Only pressing the pedal to the floor, you begin to find fault: the box could switch a little faster. In more relaxed modes, the six-speed automatic machine works sporing and gently, quickly choking a desire to wish the petals at the wheel.
"Mercedes-Benz GLK 220 CDI" with 170 forces if I lost to the "Euchok" (we did not conduct instrumental measurements because of the weather), then quite slightly. Perhaps his acceleration seems less rapid, but only because it is very planned. "Audi" with its gasoline 211-strong motor in this discipline is out of competition. BUT B. everyday lifeAs you know, much more important comfort and ease of management.
"Mercedes" is sharpened primarily on comfort. The car swallows any irregularities, over the road sails softly and gently. On the control bulb, I even wanted to go faster, since nothing but the muffled spanking tires on the stones does not cause inconvenience.
But the high-speed taxi is not for this sacrifice. At the turns of the steering wheel, the car reacts with the fullness of the fusion, which knows the price of the Burger. Sharpness and swiftness is not in its spirit. In rapid or slippery turns, there is more rear-wheelful character, shifting from the trajectory - to a greater degree of the back axis. The stabilization system is triggered on time, but slightly rescued.
Ranj Rover was a little more likely "Mercedes". And by comfort on the highway was very close to him. True, with a significant refinement: at high speeds it seemed to me that he left one of the windows ajar. Aerodynamic whistle may occur from huge external mirrors. And maybe it is born on bold fades of the front of the body, which, by the way, is very annoyed by the washers.
But "Evok" carefully passes road waves, copes well with potholes. But on a cobblestone, where the suspension has to work faster, the car suddenly becomes shaking, annoying with vibrations and noise. High-speed turns are also not the strongest side of Ranja, mainly due to rolls. They are not particularly great, but against the background of German rivals are noticeable. In addition, an attempt to ride with the disabled stabilization system literally brought onboard electronics from itself. She refused to include ESP again, change the transmission regimes also no longer wanted. We enabled her brains with the removal of the terminal from the battery, but the desire to test manageability at the limit was gone.
"Audi" on the highway perfectly copes with small irregularities, without shaking shaking. Surprise persistently tolerate cobblestone. Only on the waves, especially if they are somewhat in a row, turns into a tight tennis ball. Especially getting rear passengers. But what is noise insulation! Even on evil studded tires, the car is very quiet.
According to the control of "Audi", the leader is also. Here he is full of full drive! The machine is tight in turns, and if necessary, it allows you to finely dose slide. The stabilization system is triggered late, allowing the sophisticated driver to have an imagination. And if he dares to turn it off, the sough will reveal additional opportunities, but to a reasonable limit: in the critical situation, the electronics will work again. Comfort on the highway and the ability to deliver the driver's pleasure - "Audi" managed to achieve a great combination.
CAREER GROWTH
Of course, in sandy careers, they are not generals. But I wanted to see what they were able to, and try after all the same to assign the title to them. Boldly, we traveled to the "Ranj Rover" on the hills and messenger sand. It has better geometric patency (lumen already 245 mm). It helps and the ability to change the transmission regimes, and the responsiveness of the gas pedal during the transition from the standard program to the "snow" or "sand" mode. It is not bad that Ranja (as well as the "Audi") has an assistant descent from the mountain.
The main disadvantage of "Audi" is non-religious (by the standards of ossevdnikov) ground clearance. Yes, and the front bumper to hurt the hilly lem. Transmission capabilities (if available good tires) Also high enough. As, however, "Mercedes". He, by the way, the road clearance in front and in the base is slightly larger than that of the "Audi", and the length of the front swell exceeds the same indicator of "Euch". In a word, in this discipline we recognized cars almost equal, assigning the title of lieutenants. "Ranju" may have given the older ...
Three on four
Close in class and characteristics cars are noticeably different from each other with a complete drive device. Range received the Haldex clutch, as on the "Land Rover Freilender", on the modernized platform of which "EVOC" and built. Multidisk Coupling C. electronically control Passing the moment on rear wheels When slipping the front. If necessary, electronics, receiving information from the sensors of the anti-lock system and the dynamic stabilization system (ESP), slows down this or that wheel, simulating the blocking of inter-wheeled differentials.
All-wheel drive transmission "Mercedes-Benz Firmatik" using a multi-disc clutch controlled electronics distributes the moment between the axes in the ratio of 45:55. The blocking of the same interstole differentials, as well as competitors, imitate the stabilization system and anti-lock.
On the "Audi-Q5" a familiar drive "Quattro" with differential increased friction "Torsen"; 40% torque is fed to the front axle, 60% - to the back. When slipping, the moment on the front axle can be brought to 65%, and on the back - up to 85%.
After elections
Several simplifying: in "Mercedes" will most likely provide a weathered, calm person who knows the price for itself and the surrounding things that value the thoroughness and comfort. In Audi, we see the owner who knows and in business, and in fun. Comfortable, a spacious car for him must be not only a means of movement, but also a source of driver's joy.
"Ranj Rover Evok" is a repell of people emotional and no less versatile. These pay special attention to the nuances, sometimes little noticeable to others. But they are not alien to other entertainment - let's say, travels for not the best roads. Do you think these cars will choose differently? In my own way, you are also right ...
Sergey Kanunnikov:
"Ranj Rover Evok" is a completely decent competitor to recognized class leaders. Fresh design solutions are successfully combined with good driving qualities. Something, however, will have to donate. Not without it…"
