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 the big crossover is simply obliged to 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. The steering column was 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 Also adjustable: individual parts of the sofa can be moved longitudinally and tilted 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 dynamics, of course, the crossover is all in complete order. And the smoothness of the "ku-seventh" has left the smallest impression. 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. However, the key difference between Munich traditionalism from Stuttgarts 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 dear cars 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 pulled the shelf under the mobile phone. By the way, BMW supports the simultaneous connection of two phones

Most laconic dashboard

provides an unlaced perception crucial 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 a new model, but in fact Mercedes became the most age participant of 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 new system Designations - on the rumor to distinguish one SUV from another is now almost impossible.

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:

at all more new car With a mileage of less than a thousand kilometers, she 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 the smallest: in the GLE 350 D arsenal, supplemented with a pneumatic suspension with a pneumatic suspension, 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, then his heir was built on a common platform with a large Range. 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 landing process on the front passenger place Girls in a narrow skirt 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. On the organization of the internal space "Briton" something similar to BMW - for example, in the back row, I lack the place with my growth, 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 "Ranja" is also not easy: in addition to the high location above the Earth, the entry complicates the protruding wheel Arc. and 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 forces large car Rapidly gaining a move, but also is distinguished by an exorbitantly low fuel consumption. I'm 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 to be a corporate chip of British cars: the driver and front passenger 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 thorah hammer - T-shaped LED running lights It is necessary to interpret exactly that 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. Inner world HS90 is made with great taste and graduated. What only worth it interior decoration Doors: Sculptural surface, combination of textures, colors, smooth lines of docking materials make it with the work 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 Corpel experts Mitsubishi ElectricDiffers 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.

The main problem in "Volvo" I first seemed the absence of buttons - it turned out that many functions were blocked into a large screen. True, it turned out that it was quite convenient to use it. Only small inscriptions on the monitor are grieved - you have to wear glasses, which are not clear where to store - someone's designers are not provided for. But the XC90 turned out to be the only car with a normal lever "Automat" instead of new-fashioned joysticks.

But the space of the salon in Volvo uses the entire coil! According to the stock of space on the second row of XC90 only the "Audi" is inferior, while the range of facilities for passengers is much wider here. In addition, our car was equipped with a third nearby seats, on which even an adult can accommodate. By the way, in the "Audi" and BMW configurators, too, a similar option is, however, there were no additional places in the trunk. But only Volvo offers a built-in baby chair: a cushion in the center of the sofa with a light movement of the hand is transformed into the booster.

And the trunk at the HS90 is completely the best! In addition to the fact that it is the most roomy, it can be extended to the salon, turning the second row to the smooth floor. The "main" loading platform varied typical for the "Volvo" Organizer dividing the space into two parts. Surprisingly, even the presence of a third row of seats was not a hindrance for a spare wheel in the subfield. And although this is just a punishment rate, but still ...

They are the strongest parties to the Swedish car. The Swedes were able to achieve such a conciseness, stubbing many functions in the depths of the multimedia system

In the movement "Swede" unexpectedly pleased with the power unit: suddenly it turned out that a two-liter diesel engine copes with such a major "Tulov", endowing the car with decent acceleration dynamics. And although "Volvo" is not so absent as his rivals, to reproach the car in the motor impotence it is impossible.

Summary

The long-awaited Audi Q7 left a very ambiguous impression. Having absorbed a bunch of new technologies, the German crossover reassembled itself: the high-tech instrument panel and the multimedia interface look great, but do not differ in use. Among the obvious advantages of "Audi" can be noted high riding comfort and space in the back row, however "blurred" steering And rather dull appearance do not contribute to the emergence of sympathy.

The long-term progress of the Bavarian crossover led to the expected result: by the amount of BMW X5 points, he took a deserved first place. In no discipline, he did not look frankly weakly, and on the ride qualities a famously stacking other participants in our "status" runs, once again confirming the obvious: "Boomer" - a car for faster ride connoisseurs. As for not the most spacious rear row and moderate success on off-road, it is easy to write off to a different system of values.

Mercedes-Benz Gle turned out to be the most balanced and harmonious car among itself. It is noticeable and estimated: Stuttgart's pupil did not allow himself to get herself lower than eight points. And this is in a sense too, the victory! "Mercedes" seeks to please all and immediately that it turns out convincing. To whom Gle seems not enough, we can advise to pay attention to the senior at the rank of GL, which will turn into GLS in the near future.

Running everyone on off-road, Range Rover Sport gave a slack in some nominations, giving way to competitors for freight qualities and a disorder in the back row. And yet it does not spoil the overall impression from the British car: "Sport" has such strong charisma that individual deficiencies easily allow them to close their eyes. Brutal SUV with a huge diesel engine and incredible potential outside asphalt - this is really a serious car worthy of a real man!

Volvo XC90 turned out to be an extremely friendly car. Swedish crossover has an amazingly cozy interior, capacious trunk and a priesthood; A two-liter turbodiesel easily copes with moving in space such a large machine. "Volvo" will be the faithful companion in the city and an excellent fellow traveler in a long trip - in general, perfect
Family transport. In such format high passability He is not particularly needed, but the suspension could be softer.

The crossover from Ingolstadt in our market offers a modest choice of two three-liter V6 with a supervision: gasoline power 333 either 249-strong diesel. Both power units are equally - 3,630,000 rubles. In addition to four main complete sets (basic, Comfort, Sport and Business), the Germans offer and a whole wipes of non-shelf options. Audi warranty is limited to two years without a mileage limit, while the service will be waiting for you with open arms every 15,000 km.

The price list on large "Xers" begins with a mark of 3,330,000 rubles for the XDrive35i version with a three-liter turbo capacity of 306 forces. Diesel modifications are more expensive - from 3,490,000 rubles. However, in any case, it makes sense to choose from cars kaliningrad assemblywhich are offered in fixed configurations - they are much better equipped and at the exit are more profitable. Factory guarantee - two years without a mileage limit, interservice mileage defines the onboard system.

The most affordable version was GLE 250 D with a 204-strong diesel engine for 3,490,000 rubles. However, there is no sense in the basic version of the meaning - the "special series" is more than 250 thousand more than 250 thousand, but not in an example is richer. Such GLE 350 D, as we have, costs from 4,050,000 rubles. Gasoline modifications begin from 3,850,000 rubles., And the top version of GLE 63 S with a 585-strong V8 Buturbo is estimated at least 7,690,000 rubles. Warranty - standard two years without a mileage limit, anService interval -15 000 km.

The most accessible "sport" with a three-liter gasoline engine (340 liters s.) Is estimated at 4,122,000 rubles. The machine with a 249-strong diesel engine will cost at least 4,415,000 rubles. Modifications with V8 is even more expensive: diesel SDV8 (4.4 liters, 339 liters) will cost 6 080,000, and gasoline 5.0 S / C (510 liters s.) - at 6 135,000 rubles. At the top of the gamma settled 550-strong SVR. The Range Rover warranty is valid for three years and is limited to mileage of 100,000 km, and the corporate service will have to visit every 13,000 km.

Unlike competitors, VOLVO XS90 is a basic version with D4 diesel (190 liters.) It implies the drive only to the front wheels - for such a machine will have to pay 3,040,000 rubles. The more powerful D5 AWD (225 hp) will cost 230 thousand more expensive, and the most affordable gasoline modification T5 (249 forces) costs 3,281,000 rubles. For a 320-strong motor T6 will have to pay another 492 thousand. The factory warranty on the XC90 - two years without a mileage, a visit to the service - every 20,000 km.

Not 30 years old, as the British brought to mind RR. Now reality brought in line with the legends. And we are ready to oppose her Mercedes-Benz GL ... To the beginning of the test, just one person remained, able to defend the English auto industry ...

Unlike me, he already traveled on the fourth generation RR. But, in my opinion, it did not matter. What difference is the third or fourth generation of Range Rover? Funny. If for so many years the king remained naked, what will it change? Design, finishing and smoothness - it is not all. And then these Hindus ... who will seriously believe that, having bought a brand Land Rover., they strictly under contract for another five years will not interfere in anything?

Compared to Range Rover Interior Mercedes-Benz Gloomy, Rough, Soldpiece

Captive landing, lightweight and comfortable steering wheel, Martian sunset on dashboard - this is Range Rover

British horsepower
Previously, Range Rover was a vile, heavy, pseudophore bus, too damped for off-road. I remember how in the sandy view of the career, I am helplessly reserved on all the available buttons and pedals in RR with a 4.2 liter engine supercharged, but I could not move away because I could not find the right algorithm of actions. And the colleague on Lexus LX570 rode thoughtlessly

Now everything is different. Let's start with the fact that in Range Rover fourth generation The supercharger is equipped with a five-liter motor. And he will furnish everyone. Giant volume plus supercharger makes any fantasies possible. He has so much forces that the only thing that is worth worrying about is, as it were, it would not be for the pedal. But it is not scary. Since all incredible horsepower English is now located under the competent control of electronics. Maybe a new program for the counter-test system wrote dark elephant trainers, because they are the best programmers in the world after Russian?

ALL IN THE PAST
Five-liter RR equipment with a supercharger is capable of much. It can cut the gallery in rocky rocks. And electronic assistant - updated system Terrain Response - So good, that allows the driver not to dig in a loose snow, even when he presses on the pedal, without obeying common sense. Now a duel in the sands with Lexus would not lose. Innovations are worthy of admiration, but while I called not so much to defeat Mercedes.

Doubts about RR abilities completely disappear when you try in the case of Adaptive Dynamics mode in the suspension. Sorry comfort, it keeps the suspension in the ultrasound, regardless of whether the car is moving along asphalt or sand, in the snow or dirt. It works. And very good.

It's time to enter into the narration GL. But what to write? Before the test, I was confident in his advantages, and as it turned out, the Range Rover is no worse. Not lucky "German" even with the AMG styling package (just such a thing arrived at our test), which includes wide wheels. And without them, the GL was not ideal in terms of course stability on an uneven road, and with him the clearer loses the "British" - to the girlfriend accounted for.

I thought Mercedes would be more comfortable on off-road, and I wanted to spin Range Rover - after all, the previous version so looked at the beatings in the longitudinal and transverse directions. But it remained in the past.

Pure German arguments
The fourth generation RR present seems to be nothing. But if you look good, then you can. Take, for example, overclocking. GL makes 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, and Range Rover - for 6.2. The same with the "An English" dynamics "German" reaches with the help of 388 horsepower. Harvard Fakiru for a meager advantage of 0.3 seconds need all 510! It is impossible not to notice such a fatal difference in the accompanying efforts. In addition, the English turkey is too fat: GL is 300 kg easier. Such is "tasteless", purely German arguments have to be used for Mercedes-Benz, which at one time at first tests in Russia shook off-road journalists with their abilities.

Now the fruits of admiration comes RR. He meets the driver of the captain's landing, opening a beautiful view of the extreme points of an immense square hood. Hugs the body of the owner to the soft seat. Gives him B. easy hands, especially pleasant when maneuvering on off-round steering wheel. Shows the Martian sunset on the dashboard.

Quickly - in 20 seconds - raises the pneumatic suspension to the top position and suggests putting on the gas pedal until gasoline or all the snow under the wheels.

Mercedes-Benz GL is experiencing you hard pillows. Checks how quickly you can twist viscous, heavy steering wheel. Four and a half times longer pummines the pneumatic challenges of the suspension. And smirks if you forgot to turn on your head before using a horsepower of a five-liter motor. Despite the lower power compared to RR, press the GL accelerator should be easier as possible. We traveled deep snow and after several failures found a faithful algorithm. It is necessary to fix the second increased gear into the automatic transmission. Activate the central and rear lock. Disable ESP. Then he rides. And RR goes in any case. Just for interest, I tried all possible combinations ...

He will remind himself
And yet, nevertheless ... the more time passed after the test, the more flaws of the RR I remembered. The charm of this scoundrel is so great that all the shortcomings during dating somehow quickly climb. How I forgot to mention that its brakes compared to the GL are lined with oil. And the acceleration and power are not needed to anyone, because it is already scary to go faster than 140 km / h. Predictable result for a machine with a cutting mass under 2800 kg.

Plugs in ergonomics also have. The main control functions in the cabin are equipped with large, from afar with noticeable buttons. Taking constructors, you start to press them almost blindly and without removing thick gloves. Then when you need to omit side glassSuddenly the mirrors are emerging, because in this place the engineers were not far. And the traditional English reliability is an anecdote of three words. Rear janitor RR, without preparing the boredom of the first day of the dough, told us him, laughing.

It dedicts me not stronger than grave finish mercedes-Benz salon - A la Reichskancelary. This mixture of death-gray, indifferent-black and muddy-brown. Just imagine a gentleman in a black suit, brown shoes and a gray shirt. Wildness.

Matchast: Range Rover

Matchast: Mercedes-Benz GL

And in the car you can ...
Similar, but stupidrange Rover on the background of GL - as an actor of the Royal Theater. The texture, color and materials of the finish as if from the costume room. A TFT screen replacing the dashboard shows the speed, temperature and future. Looking at him, you know: all disputes about illumination, readability, the size and design of the speedometer will soon leave. The driver himself will define all the parameters. For example, I love green background and large numbers in full screen, as in Citroen. I sold the car to the girl - she all changed on pink and returned an indication in the form of a dial. Everyone will receive what he soul. Especially if you completely replace the touchscreen display and all other functions of the front panel, making it the mount adjustable. The driver will establish optimal heights and angle, destroying the endless today's errors of designers and ergonomists. For a long time it would be for them to decide among themselves what is more important - beauty, convenience or safety.

Something similar has already happened in the field of geometric patency. And in RR, and in GL, we ourselves regulate the suspension, lifting the body with the help of a pneumatics in the desired position. By the way, the upper limit of the adjustable road Suit rivals 283-307 mm. What else rines these SUVs? Both cars are built by a similar scheme: carrying the body, independent suspension in front and rear, reduced transmission in dispensing box. Plus blocking - inter-axes and rear inter-track. But blocking is already from the range of differences of our rivals. GL allows you to turn on the lock manually. RR leaves this right behind himself, including them only in automatic mode. Mercedes-Benz has a similar algorithm, but much less intelligent, in a loose snow he is useless.

If you do not pay attention to the technical details, the future owner will have to make a fun choice. Here you have more like - get a role in the series, where you have to squeeze the fashion models on a soft sofa, juggling pineapple, or until the end of the life, watch the chronicle of the first world?

The new Range Rover stands out so much among the other SUVs that a competitor has, in essence, only one - Mercedes-Benz GL. At the first opportunity, we arranged a full-time rival

Our "experimental" Range Rover has a 5-liter compressor engine V8 with a capacity of 510 hp. This modification is estimated in the amount of 5,305,000 rubles for the basic configuration. In addition to this version, options with a 4,4-liter turbodiesel V8 with a capacity of 339 hp are available. For 4,765,000 rubles and with a 3-liter turbodiesel V6, developing 248 hp, worth 3,996,000 rubles in basic configuration.

Having visited the GL 500 test with a 4.7-liter burbed V8 with a capacity of 435 hp It is in the "special series" 5,200,000 rubles. Buyers are offered by GL 350 CDI with a 3-liter 258-strong Turbodiesel V6 for 3,470,000 rubles and "charged" version GL 63 AMG, equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 with a double turbocharger with a capacity of 557 hp. The minimum price of this car is 6,800,000 rubles.

The new Range Rover, however, like Mercedes-Benz, appeared on our market quite recently. From the predecessor model, the British SUV is characterized primarily by a strongly lightweight body made of aluminum, and an alluluminous framework. Depending on the modification, the car "lost" by 350-420 (!) Kg. Accordingly, the dynamics improved significantly and increased efficiency.

SUV received active stabilizers transverse stability, New 8-band "automatic" and power steering. The depth of the overcome fusion increased from 700 to 900 mm, and the move of its suspension 597 mm is a record among competitors. The Terrain Response system of the second generation has learned to independently adapt to the types of coating and motion modes. That is, the road clearance increases automatically, and when hit, for example, in the sand, the system itself changes the sharpness of the accelerator pedal and the algorithm of the "automatic".

But Mercedes-Benz GL, on the contrary, off-road abilities in the new generation increased, as they for the most part remained unclaimed. In addition to the asphalt version, there is an ON & OFF-ROAD version, which has a lower transmission and locking "Center", but the rear differential lock no longer - its operation is performed by electronics. However, even in this case of off-road abilities, the owner must be enough with interest.

Unlike the Range Rover, using a completely new platform, Mercedes-Benz GL is built on the predecessor model platform, but also "lost" (about 90 kg) due to the aluminum front suspension levers and the reference crossbar of the front panel from the magnesium alloy.

In addition, as the opponent, the new GL acquired active transverse stability stabilizers. Both machines in the basic configuration are equipped with a pneumatic suspension. In short, the battle is planned very serious.

With all conviniences

To get inside the Range Rover, you need to go to a high threshold and snew a little head - due to very high floor the roof is relatively low. In the cabin, in comparison with the model of the previous generation, there was much fewer buttons and keys, and its design pleases with smooth clean lines. Everywhere, skin and wood - from plastics mostly only accessories. Feel yourself in Lord in the castle.

And, of course, the royal landing behind the wheel of the Range Rover is sitting high, you look far away. Moreover, the visibility is gorgeous not only due to the high location above the floor, but also due to thin body racks and huge mirrors. Gorgeous, pretty soft chair has excellent profile and comfortable head restraints.

After Range Rover in Mercedes-Benz GL literally falling down - almost like in a car. But the doorway in the vertical direction is noticeably more and the head does not need to bend. The main thing is to safely meet the footboard: it is so slippery that you can not get inside. In the cabin, again, in contrast with Range Rover, you feel like a tank. Landing behind the wheel is low, almost easy, front panel and windowsill are high, and the upper border windshield The visor hangs her forehead. The situation exacerbates fat front racks and small lateral mirrors - the visibility is unimportant.

And when you look at the central mirror, you see in it a deep cave with a small rear window in the distance. In fact, the window is not small, just the body is very long. Driving seat It has a denser packing than the opponent and the perfect profile. In addition, through the interface menu, you can adjust the length of the pillow, and the girth of the hips, and a lot more, including four types of massage. As in Range Rover, there is everywhere leather and wood. The skin is more rough compared to the English SUV, and the quality of the assembly of the interior panels is noticeably higher. More attention is paid to small details - all sorts of lever buttons look more expensive than in Range Rover. But here is the feeling of the aristocratic gloss, which is present in the English SUV, german car does not give.

As for ergonomics, as well as management of various secondary functions, in this part of Mercedes-Benz unconditional leadership. With a convenient joystick on the central tunnel, the menu items displayed on the main screen with excellent graphics are intuitively selected. Graphics and convenience (or rather, the inconvenience) using the touch screen in the Range Rover has practically not changed compared to the model of the preceding generation, that is, still leave much to be desired.

On the second row of the chairs, our rivals provide enough space, but no more. Honestly, with such external dimensions, you expect more expanses for the legs. Knees in the backrest of the front chairs, of course, do not rest, but you can't put on the leg. The shape of the seats at Mercedes-Benz is good, but the backs are too short, which may not like tall passengers. Both opponents have tilt adjustments, while Range Rover seats have an even more successful profile.

And if you order an autobiography version for the British SUV, like our test copy, then two separate chairs with a "breaking" back and many other adjustments will appear behind the back and the ability to move the right front sediment. In addition, Range Rover offers for the second-row passengers a separate climate control, while Mercedes-Benz in the back is only one-one. But the GL boasts the third nearby seats, which the English "gentleman" cannot be in principle. This third row can be folded and decomposed using an electric drive, only children can be accommodated there with amenities.

Royal manners

Learning on the Range Rover from the parking lot, you do not drive a car, but rule, slowly turning the huge "steering wheel", as if withdrawing a yacht from Marina to Ocean Square. You are sitting in a soft chair, having observing all sorts of cars, and move in space with feeling, with a sense, with the arrangement. The feeling of the foundation of the chart of the car enhances the accelerator's strongly accumulated pedal. You give it to her, you give ... And in response, only slow acceleration.

But when the pedal is already selling enough deep enough, the SUV suddenly is uncomfortable and all its five hundred horsepower throws you to the horizon - the main thing is that no one has tolerated before you. According to passport data, Mercedes-Benz GL accelerates no slower, but for the sensations of Range Rover imprinted in the back of the seat is stronger. True, such step settings of the accelerator in the urban isply are frankly uncomfortable, and often insecure. I remember that the version previously tested by us with a 4,4-liter turbodiesel was distinguished by more harmonious behavior, and the predecessor model with exactly the same 510-strong V8 compressor engine no problems with the accelerator pedal did not occur. But the 8-band "automatic" works fine - smoothly and distorted. I liked the brakes unconditionally - more than 2-ton mass of the SUV simply do not notice.

Mercedes-Benz GL also dictates a relaxed, relaxed driving manner, although due to the mediocre visibility feelings of total control over the situation no longer. Reactions to "gas" are recapined, but not as much as Range Rover. The accelerator pedal is configured more linear, but it does not save it from a small turbopausa on low revs. Mercedes-Benz is accelerated smoothly, powerfully and inevitably, although against the background of the British SUV feeling a little flexible. In general, manage the acceleration of the "German" more convenient, even despite the work of its "automaton" - smooth, but somewhat slow. Brakes work perfectly.

Steering wheel Mercedes-Benz makes a little less than three revolutions from the stop until it stops, and Range Rover is slightly larger. At low speeds "Baranka" of the German SUV lighter, and with an increase in the tempo, on the contrary, it becomes heavier than that of the opponent. Both vehicles are equipped with electric power plants, which on a dry road imperceptibly imitate feedback. At the turns of the steering wheel, Mercedes-Benz reacts a little faster and collected, but in general the difference between competitors is small.

It is remembered, the main claim to the Mercedes-Benz GL of the first generation was to shudder the body on sharp irregularities due to the large unsupported masses - on a broken road the car frankly shake. New model Engineers tried to deliver from this disadvantage. I'm going through the Moscow asphalt with small potholes and cracks and amazing the calm of the SUV - most irregularities he simply does not notice. And here is a broken road. No, I finally got this problem still failed - on large potholes the body still shakes. True, much less than before, - the blow turns out the mesmer. Justice It is worth saying that this drawback is practically "incurable" for large heavy cars with a high center of gravity, and the new Mercedes-Benz copes with him hardly better than everyone in its class.

I replant in Range Rover, I leave for the same smashed road and I understand that I hardly come for the German SUV. When "An Englishman" falls into a large pothole, his body shakes a blow much stronger. On the smooth road, our rivals in terms of smoothness are very similar, only Range Rover is stronger stronger and, as it should be lulls, as if in the cradle. But overall the smooth leadercy for Mercedes-Benz. And in terms of noise insulation too. If in a British car, though not much, but tires are heard, the German competitor surprises with almost silent moving in space - we have not met such quiet cars for a long time.

The Merce-Des-Benz country highway behaves unshakable, and regardless of the speed and presence of colley. Range Rover is also riding stable, but in the kolas slightly digs and more sensitive to the impulse winds. In addition, the driver of "German" feels on the highway calmer due to a clearer stabilizing effort on the steering wheel in the okolonul zone. On the winding road Both of our wards demonstrate short-sighted acne for their dimensions. They accurately obey the steering wheel and are almost not harvested due to active transverse stability stabilizers. At the same time, the Range Rover is a little more accurate in the turn, while Mercedes-Benz slightly rests on.

Most of the owners of these cars will never be eaten from asphalt, and if they eat, the owner of the Range Rover will be much further followed by the tractor - in terms of off-road feats "German" is not a competitor. As for asphalt disciplines, Mercedes-Benz GL seems preferable - it wins on the ride comfort, and on course stability. That is, if you rely on the mind, the winner in our comparison is a German SUV. True, when you deal with Range Rover, the mind often refuses to charm.

But the production of an SUV with a limousine and to this day gives exceptional status for a certain part of the chosen, preferring a real, sweaty man with deep English roots. However, it is precisely an increase in sports characteristics, which in relation to the SUV means improving maneuverability and manageability, the British chose as the main weapons to combat test drives with multiple competition. After all, Mercedes GL, Infiniti QX and Lexus LX is not the first year to breathe Renju in the head, offering: who is the best quality, who is the best price, and who, even scary to think, similar to the level of passability and off-road properties.

The aluminum carrying body, as Hello from the window of supercars, for the first time on an SUV: solid and easily (minus 420 kg). Such an accessory allowed the English passing with full blocks of differentials and a downstream transmission in a transfer box to be equal in the equipped mass with such parquet athletes like BMW X5 M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo. And a huge number of flattering feedback in the automotive press and it turned our head, so so that we were not kept and took for a comparative test Drive Range Rover Supercharged. Competitor corresponding - Mercedes GL63 AMG. German has no alloy bodies, so the only way to combat overweight creators chose a refusal of off-road "Distribution" with a downstream transmission that sports version, in general, for nothing.

"Trust, but check" - with these words we drove both SUVs on the scales and received the following numbers: 2571 kg for Rover Range and 2697 at Mercedes. We have not weighed the previous Renge, but something do not remember that in the automotive editions who conducted the measurements, the value of 2991 kg was met (+420 kg). Nevertheless, agree, the aluminum body works, similar to the equipment of Porsche Cayenne Turbo if it is easier, then the smallest. The main thing is that high technologies have not increased prices while improving consumer properties. Yes, earlier the initial 4 million rubles cost Range Rover with turbo-diesel "eight", now, also with diesel, but V6. On the other hand, the smaller mass of the car allowed not to lose in dynamics at a lower power, and also improved the performance and manageability indicators with improved efficiency. So the aluminum bearing of the body is not only a question of the prestige and image of the company, but also the real benefit for all connoisseurs of the legendary English SUV.

On the visual test drive Mercedes GL63 looks funny, if not to say alyapodato. 5146 millimeters of the bus silhouette with plastic lining around the perimeter of the body brought thoughts about the notorious tuning, as if the owner, an obsessed mania of greatness, the appearance of the standard "Ji-Elya" seemed not enough status. By the way, in the previous generation GL, which is very slightly different from the current, the sports modification was absent. Is the new Renger Rover Supercharger bowed a German company to release an AMG version?

The Englishman sports and pull up, even the butafors of the air intakes on the doors look not as an example of harmonious Mercedesian pseudo-aerodynamic jewelry, and the previous Renji and began to seem overly cumbersome and suitcase. The salon of the new model was also trying to instill more rapidity, poring the corners, pitching the predecessor. But here already opinions in our team were divided: some began to miss the former monumentality of the front panel, which in combination with a high planting would be far enough. But the geometry itself and ergonomics behind the wheel remained unchanged: according to the manufacturer, the Rover driver sits 19 mm higher than in any other SUV and it can no longer be happy. Even despite the fact that all the toploads on test drives prefer to sit as close to the ground, the commander visibility english car It is impressive and more logical than the attempt of specialists from AMG to give her sportiness brainstorming low-planned seats with developed lateral support. In addition, the speedometer and the tachometer with looking down arrows, a la supercar, in the off-road Mercedes, the GL is not so appropriate than less informative, but stylish rendeza toolkit with waste arrow, overlapping the numbers.

And, of course, the German Salon, which is certainly rich and covered with skin, nevertheless, does not have the feeling of premium, it felt that pressing Europeans did not enter the main target audience when developing. Russians, Chinese and Americans are not so scrupulous in assessing the luxury of inner decoration, as a result, we have the fruit of complete unification with a less status Mercedes ML. But the first start with maximum efficiency makes it take off the hat and apologize to the creators of the "sixty-third" for our small quits.

Such sensations, as from test drive Mercedes GL63 AMG in discipline overclocking speakers, we have not yet experienced. It is clear that the BMW X5 M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo is still more, but there are already subconsciously expecting cannonal dynamics, and here is such a Mahina and such unreal accelerations. Against this background, the compressor Range Rover is perceived as just a dynamic car, no more. What to say, even less powerful and heavier GL500 has the same 5.4 seconds of overclocking to hundreds, and our AMG from 4.9 seconds is not at all for the British British. Plus, in the usual rider, Renja disappeared a two-step reaction to the press of the gas pedal: at the first moment the car is slow, and then sharply breaks off, which can strain in dense city traffic.

Oddly enough, but to manage the unhurried overclocking of the crazy Mercedes chulforming 63 amg is much more convenient - in the best traditions Models with a three-beam star on the hood. Moreover, to praise Mercedesian biturbo or scold a mechanical rendage supercharger, we will not, smoothly, how and disassemble the roughness as a whole, excellent machines of both machines - at such power it does not matter. Most likely, the Germans simply adjusted the drive pedal drive more competently, providing it with a better linear characteristic and informative. The situation with the passenger capacity is fully suitable for the definition of "from the extreme to extreme": in our hands there were a quadruple Range Rover and the seven-seater Mercedes. We have already expressed your attitude to a separate couch for two persons in the comparative test drive of the three limousines Bentley Mulsanne, Rolls-Royce Phantom and Maybach 57. And frankly close third row in the "Ji-Ele", apparently, one of the ones for the release of this model, which, in fact, is a long-base version of Mercedes ML, such an Em-El El El. If so, then the company from Affalterbach can be congratulated - they had the most spacious planet sports car ...

Most of all the fears caused our smoothness, because Renge, despite the most powerful engine in the gamma, has the same chassis settings as weaker, basic modificationsWhile Mercedes from AMG could, by definition, could afford a maximum of stiffness in suspended compromises. Fortunately, and even to surprise, for the comfort of both passengers, we set the same estimates. The new Range Rover has become noticeably sports predecessor, which could not not affect the smoothness of overcoming road flashes - the suspension is perceived by more elastic, and on the irregularities more crucible - alas, more rigid than before. Sports GL63 with a submitted suspension in similar situations at a test drive no worse. In order to feel the difference, you need to move from asphalt, then, thanks to the huge moves of the suspension, the English SUV bravely demonstrates its advantages and loyalty to the traditions. The speed of movement and smoothness is tangible above, and most importantly, there is a sense of a special sharpening of the car under these conditions and even the feeling that the Range Rover has better than the predecessor, suitable for dynamic driving in the rally-raid style. In Mercedes, it does not even arise about the thoughts - shaking and the speed exactly at the level to only be able to declare: this AMG will be held where Renge Rover drove, that the Englishman literally flew this site, you can default. A further increase in speed in GL63 causes concerns not only for the safety of plastic body kit, but also the entire suspension of the car as a whole.

Let's literally jump out from the roadside cuvette on the asphalt and blend the gas pedal to Renge to the floor, in order to preserve the advantage conquered on the simulators near Moscow. Enjoying the highest stability of the movement in the straight and clear sense of the zero point of the steering wheel, we already find out behind the carcass of the sports "Ji-Elya," who is forced to skip forward. But we are not Vnaklad. If the German SUV has pleased an extraordinary dynamics, the Englishman is worthy of the title of driver himself in its class, even in comparison with GL63 AMG. The excellent balance sheet balance in combination with a gambling chassis and transparent reactive effect on the steering wheel. In the category from 2.5 tons did not meet anything like this. Mercedes, for example, in the similar effectability of the steering and minimum rolls, has a greater insufficient turning and complexity of control in slip, is not good for one of the few AMG, the stabilization system is not completely turned off. Renge, despite the smaller wheelbase, is more stable and predicted in its habits on a test drive.

Do not flipping the advantages of Mercedes GL63 AMG, it is really faster than Range Rover Supercharged and is able to withstand large lateral overloads in turns. Nevertheless, we dare to question the expediency of the existence of this version of Gi-El. If the representative S63 AMG tested was previously the sense of perfection, the large mass and high center of gravity GL63 no longer allowed German engineers so loosely to deceive the laws of physics. Risk assumed that the best option The top models could be a non-existent Mercedes GL600 with V12 under the hood. Moreover, the number "600" in Russia in Russia has an almost magic meaning, but by those who are not enough, let it be ordered additionally and plastic AMG-body kit and ultra-low-proof rubber - these options are available for any Mercedes model.

Won in a comparative test drive, albeit with a minimal total margin, Range Rover. Yes, the hard suspension forced to put the same estimates for comfort, but the car itself turned out to high degree harmonious. We are not remembered by a single such SUV, which could be so migched on asphalt and in a bumpy primer, without the slightest feeling of inferiority. Of course, there are cars with similar permeability. But the same Land Cruiser. 200, due to a huge curb mass and an undiscriminated rear axle, never gives such unity with a car carrying 100 km / h along a country road. And similar on the weakness of Pajero can not and half of what the Renge on the asphalt can. It is also nice that in the company Land Rover chose the right vector of development, competently disposed of good profit from the sale of glamorous Range Rover Evoque (growth in Europe by 59%, in China by 92%), preferring aluminum technologies. So that new Range. Rover can be called without a shadow of doubt best SUV In the world, and the fact that during our comparison of the car in it did not break anything, hesitates hope and to improve, unimportant to that reliability indicators.

Photos of companies Land Rover and Mercedes

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 All-day, and the last letter (in this case E) denotes the corresponding 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.

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 or rather, the combination of textures. Expensive cream leather, non-plated natural tree A dark brown tint, leaving "parquet" of the cover of the cupboard and the new-fashioned flowing from under the panels of the 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 manage it functional two different waysBut invariable right hand - either, by tradition, rotate, move and press the "washer", 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 motors 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 and Pirelli tire 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. One way or another, the soughs have an impressive arsenal in the form of permanent full drive with an opportunity inter-axis blocking and downward 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.

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