Short answer: the Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest way into this class, the Porsche Cayenne has the strongest entry petrol engine, and the Range Rover Sport covers the widest spread, from a diesel to the 635hp SV. The GLE starts at ₹1.00 crore*, the Range Rover Sport at ₹1.43 crore* and the Cayenne at ₹1.51 crore* ex-showroom. All three are five-seat luxury SUVs with all-wheel drive.
Key facts.
Range Rover Sport: from ₹1.43 crore*. 3.0-litre six-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, and the SV Edition Two with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 making 635hp. A limited-run Twenty Edition went on sale in August 2026 at ₹1.9 crore*.
Porsche Cayenne: from ₹1.51 crore*. Petrol only: a 3.0-litre turbo V6 with 353hp and 500Nm, or the GTS with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making 500hp and 660Nm.
Mercedes-Benz GLE: from ₹1.00 crore*. Diesel-led range, with the GLE 450d making 367hp and 700Nm from a 3.0-litre six.
Price and specifications compared.
Range Rover Sport | Porsche Cayenne | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹1.43 crore | ₹1.51 crore | ₹1.00 crore |
Diesel | 3.0-litre six, mild hybrid (Dynamic HSE) | Not offered | 2.0-litre (300d); 3.0-litre six, 367hp, 700Nm (450d) |
Petrol | 3.0-litre six, mild hybrid; 4.4-litre V8 SV, 635hp | 3.0-litre V6, 353hp, 500Nm; 4.0-litre V8 GTS, 500hp, 660Nm | AMG versions |
Gearbox and drive | Automatic, AWD | 8-speed automatic, AWD | Automatic, 4Matic AWD |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | GLE | It starts about ₹43 lakh* below the Range Rover Sport and ₹51 lakh* below the Cayenne. |
Diesel choice | GLE | Two diesels (300d and 450d). The Range Rover Sport has one diesel version and the Cayenne has none. |
Entry petrol performance | Cayenne | The base 3.0-litre V6 makes 353hp and 500Nm. |
Top-end performance | Range Rover Sport | The SV Edition Two makes 635hp, against 500hp for the Cayenne GTS. |
Rear-seat features | GLE | Autocar India rates its rear space highly and lists powered recline and a sliding rear seat. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Range Rover Sport if you want Range Rover design and comfort with the option of a diesel, or the 635hp SV at the top. Autocar India's experts rate its ride and seat comfort highly for family use.
Choose the Porsche Cayenne if you only want petrol and the driving feel matters most to you.
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want the lowest price, a choice of two diesels and a rear seat that slides and reclines.
See the Range Rover Sport in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can arrange a Range Rover Sport test drive and give you an on-road quote for your city and registration type. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR, and read which Land Rover models are made in India and what they cost.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Range Rover Sport, Cayenne or GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE, from ₹1.00 crore* ex-showroom. The Range Rover Sport starts at ₹1.43 crore* and the Porsche Cayenne at ₹1.51 crore*.
Is the Porsche Cayenne available with a diesel engine in India?
No. The Cayenne is sold with petrol engines only: a 353hp 3.0-litre V6 and, in the GTS, a 500hp 4.0-litre V8.
Is there a diesel Range Rover Sport?
Yes. Autocar India lists the Dynamic HSE diesel as the only diesel version of the Range Rover Sport in India.
What is the most powerful Range Rover Sport in India?
The SV Edition Two, with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 making 635hp.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are starting ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Motocorp, Noida before you book.
Sources.
Land Rover India: Range Rover Sport, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Range Rover Sport, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Porsche Cayenne, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mercedes-Benz GLE, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Land Rover dealer through Shiva Motocorp, A-108, Sector 5, Noida.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
