Land Rover Range Rover: Which Version Should You Buy?
The best Land Rover Range Rover version depends on whether you prioritize lower fuel consumption, strong acceleration, or an older and mechanically different generation. Among the listed fifth-generation versions, the D300 3.0 AT offers a useful balance: 300 hp, 650 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, a 218 km/h top speed, and 8.2 l/100 km combined consumption.
The best Land Rover Range Rover version depends on whether you prioritize lower fuel consumption, strong acceleration, or an older and mechanically different generation. Among the listed fifth-generation versions, the D300 3.0 AT offers a useful balance: 300 hp, 650 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, a 218 km/h top speed, and 8.2 l/100 km combined consumption. The P615 4.4 AT is the performance choice, producing 615 hp and reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while the P550e 3.0 AT combines 550 hp and 800 Nm with a recorded CO₂ figure of 30 g/km. Buyers considering earlier cars gain a broader choice of engine capacities and, in the first and second generations, Manual gearboxes that disappeared from the later generations.
Range Rover generations: what changed?
The supplied catalogue divides the Range Rover into 8 entries but 5 numbered generations because restylings sit within their original generation.
The first generation ran from July 1970 to February 1996 as an SUV 5-doors and includes 30 versions in the database. The 12 displayed examples span Diesel and Gasoline engines, 3-speed, 4-speed, and 5-speed transmissions, and AWD. These versions use dependent spring suspension at both ends, have 190 mm of ground clearance, and carry an 82-litre tank. For buyers seeking the strongest displayed first-generation engine, the 3.5 MT with 146 hp leads the listed selection. At the opposite end, the 2.4 MT with 106 hp has the lowest displayed output.
The second generation covered September 1994 to January 2002, also as an SUV 5-doors, with 11 versions. Power ranges from 113 hp in the 2.5 AT and 2.5 MT to 224 hp in the 4.6 AT. Manual and Automatic gearboxes were available, all listed versions have AWD, and the generation retained dependent spring suspension. Compared with the first generation’s 190 mm clearance, its 210 mm figure adds 20 mm.
The third generation ran from February 2002 to January 2013 as an SUV 5-doors. Its original 2002–2005 range contains 2 versions, followed by two restylings with 4 versions each. It marked a change to independent pneumatic suspension at both ends. The original 2.9 AT and 4.4 AT used 5-speed Automatic transmissions; the 2005–2009 restyling moved to 5-speed or 6-speed Automatic units, and the 2009–2013 restyling included 6-speed and 8-speed Automatic gearboxes. Output across the listed third-generation cars runs from 177 hp to 510 hp.
The fourth generation covers September 2012 to January 2022. The original SUV 5-doors range has 11 versions, while the October 2017 to January 2022 restyling is catalogued as SUV 3-doors with 22 versions, of which 12 are displayed. Every listed fourth-generation version combines an 8-speed Automatic gearbox, AWD, and independent pneumatic suspension. The range expands beyond Gasoline and Diesel to include Hybrid power, while outputs extend from 248 hp to 565 hp in the displayed data.
The fifth generation began in January 2022 as an SUV 5-doors and has 18 versions, with 12 displayed here. Its selection includes Gasoline, Diesel, and Plug-in versions, all with 8-speed Automatic transmission, AWD, and independent pneumatic suspension. The listed outputs range from 249 hp in the D250 3.0 AT to 615 hp in the P615 4.4 AT.
Range Rover engine options and specs
Repeated version names are separated by generation, output, or weight so that each database version remains identifiable.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Engine | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First, 2.4 MT | 106 hp | not measured | 2400 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 2.4 MT | 113 hp | not measured | 2400 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 2.4 MT | 121 hp | not measured | 2400 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 2.5 MT | 113 hp | 265 Nm | 2496 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 2.5 AT | 113 hp | 265 Nm | 2496 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First, 2.5 MT | 121 hp | not measured | 2500 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 3.5 MT | 126 hp | 253 Nm | 3528 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 3.5 MT | 131 hp | 253 Nm | 3528 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 3.5 AT | 131 hp | 253 Nm | 3528 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First, 3.5 MT | 132 hp | 253 Nm | 3528 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | AWD |
| First, 3.5 AT | 132 hp | 253 Nm | 3528 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First, 3.5 MT | 146 hp | 253 Nm | 3528 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second, 2.5 AT | 113 hp | 265 Nm | 2496 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second, 2.5 MT | 113 hp | 265 Nm | 2496 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second, 2.5 MT | 136 hp | 270 Nm | 2497 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second, 4.0 AT | 190 hp | 235 Nm | 3946 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second, 4.0 MT | 190 hp | 235 Nm | 3946 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second, 4.0 MT | 185 hp | 340 Nm | 3947 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second, 4.0 AT | 185 hp | 340 Nm | 3947 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second, 4.6 AT | 224 hp | 380 Nm | 4553 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second, 4.6 MT | 218 hp | 400 Nm | 4552 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second, 2.5 AT | 136 hp | 270 Nm | 2497 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second, 4.6 AT | 218 hp | 400 Nm | 4552 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2002–2005, 2.9 AT | 177 hp | 390 Nm | 2926 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2002–2005, 4.4 AT | 286 hp | 440 Nm | 4398 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2005–2009, 2.9 AT | 177 hp | 390 Nm | 2926 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2005–2009, 3.6 AT | 272 hp | 640 Nm | 3628 cc | Diesel | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2005–2009, 4.4 AT | 306 hp | 440 Nm | 4394 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2005–2009, 4.2 AT | 390 hp | 550 Nm | 4196 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2009–2013, 4.4 AT | 308 hp | 700 Nm | 4367 cc | Diesel | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2009–2013, 3.6 AT | 270 hp | 640 Nm | 3628 cc | Diesel | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2009–2013, 5.0 AT | 510 hp | 625 Nm | 5000 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third 2009–2013, 5.0 AT | 375 hp | 510 Nm | 5000 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 3.0 AT | 340 hp | 450 Nm | 2995 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 5.0 AT | 550 hp | 680 Nm | 4999 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 5.0 AT | 375 hp | 510 Nm | 4999 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 3.0 AT | 292 hp | 700 Nm | 2993 cc | Hybrid | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 3.0 AT | 248 hp | 600 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 4.4 AT | 339 hp | 700 Nm | 4367 cc | Diesel | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 5.0 AT | 510 hp | 625 Nm | 4999 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 3.0 AT | 248 hp | 600 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 4.4 AT | 339 hp | 700 Nm | 4367 cc | Diesel | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 3.0 AT | 258 hp | 600 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2012–2017, 5.0 AT | 510 hp | 625 Nm | 4999 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, P565 5.0 AT | 565 hp | 700 Nm | 4999 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 4.4 AT | 339 hp | 740 Nm | 4367 cc | Diesel | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 258 hp | 600 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 275 hp | 625 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 340 hp | 450 Nm | 2995 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 2.0 AT | 300 hp | 640 Nm | 1997 cc | Hybrid | 4, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 249 hp | 500 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 258 hp | 600 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 275 hp | 625 Nm | 2993 cc | Diesel | 6, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 380 hp | 450 Nm | 2995 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 400 hp | 550 Nm | 2996 cc | Gasoline | 6, Inline | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth 2017–2022, 3.0 AT | 360 hp | 495 Nm | 2996 cc | Gasoline | 6, Inline | Compressor | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P360 3.0 AT | 360 hp | 500 Nm | 2996 cc | Gasoline | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, D250 3.0 AT | 249 hp | 600 Nm | 2997 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, D300 3.0 AT | 300 hp | 650 Nm | 2997 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, D350 3.0 AT | 350 hp | 700 Nm | 2997 cc | Diesel | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P400 3.0 AT | 400 hp | 550 Nm | 2996 cc | Gasoline | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P530 4.4 AT | 530 hp | 750 Nm | 4395 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P440e 3.0 AT | 440 hp | 620 Nm | 2996 cc | Plug-in | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P510e 3.0 AT | 510 hp | 700 Nm | 2996 cc | Plug-in | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P460e 3.0 AT | 460 hp | 660 Nm | 2996 cc | Plug-in | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P550e 3.0 AT | 550 hp | 800 Nm | 2996 cc | Plug-in | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P615 4.4 AT | 615 hp | 750 Nm | 4395 cc | Gasoline | 8, V-shaped | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fifth, P360 3.0 AT | 360 hp | 500 Nm | 2996 cc | Gasoline | 6, Inline | Turbo | 8-speed Automatic | AWD |
Performance and fuel economy
For the fifth generation, the P615 4.4 AT is quickest at 4.5 seconds from 0–100 km/h and has the highest top speed at 261 km/h. Its city and highway consumption figures are 19.6 and 9.8 l/100 km; combined consumption is not measured. The P530 4.4 AT takes 4.6 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, while its combined figure is 11.9 l/100 km.
Among the fifth-generation 3.0-litre Gasoline choices, the P400 3.0 AT reaches 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and 242 km/h, using 10.2 l/100 km combined. The two P360 3.0 AT entries record 6.3 and 6.4 seconds respectively, both reaching 225 km/h and using 9.1 l/100 km combined.
The fifth-generation Diesel ladder is easy to compare. The D250 3.0 AT takes 8.3 seconds and reaches 206 km/h; the D300 3.0 AT takes 6.9 seconds and reaches 218 km/h. Both record 8.2 l/100 km combined. The D350 3.0 AT improves acceleration to 6.1 seconds and top speed to 234 km/h, while combined consumption rises by only 0.1 l/100 km to 8.3 l/100 km.
For the fifth-generation Plug-in versions, combined fuel consumption is not measured. The P440e 3.0 AT also has no measured 0–100 km/h or top-speed figure. The P510e 3.0 AT records 5.6 seconds, but top speed is not measured. The P460e 3.0 AT takes 5.7 seconds and reaches 225 km/h, while the P550e 3.0 AT takes 5.0 seconds and reaches 242 km/h. Each listed Plug-in version records 30 g/km of CO₂.
Earlier generations offer wider extremes. The first-generation 2.5 AT takes 19.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h and has a 148 km/h top speed, while fuel consumption is not measured. The fourth-generation P565 5.0 AT takes 5.3 seconds, reaches 266 km/h, and uses 12.8 l/100 km combined. That produces an acceleration difference of 14.5 seconds between these two listed versions.
Range Rover dimensions, weight, and wheel specs
Length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured anywhere in the supplied data, so they cannot be used to compare Range Rover size. Kerb weight, gross weight, clearance, tank capacity, and selected wheel sizes are available.
The displayed first-generation versions generally record a kerb weight of 1,892 kg, a gross weight of 2,510 kg, 190 mm of clearance, and an 82-litre tank. Wheel sizes are not measured.
Second-generation kerb weights range from 1,993 kg for the 4.0 MT with 190 hp to 2,120 kg for several versions. Gross weight is 2,780 kg, clearance is 210 mm, and tank capacity is 100 litres. Wheel sizes are not measured.
Third-generation figures vary substantially by restyling. The original 4.4 AT weighs 2,440 kg, has a gross weight of 3,050 kg, 230 mm clearance, and a 100-litre tank. In the 2005–2009 restyling, clearance reaches 270 mm on the 3.6 AT, 4.4 AT, and 4.2 AT. The 2009–2013 4.4 AT weighs 2,580 kg, has a 3,200 kg gross weight, 221 mm clearance, and a 104-litre tank.
The fourth-generation 2012–2017 3.0 AT with 340 hp has a 2,144 kg kerb weight, a 2,750 kg gross weight, 278 mm clearance, and a 105-litre tank. The 5.0 AT versions with listed wheel data use 255/55 R20 or 265/45 R21. In the 2017–2022 restyling, all displayed versions have 220 mm clearance and an 86-litre tank. The P565 5.0 AT weighs 2,497 kg and offers 265/45 R21, 275/40 R22, or 275/40 R23 wheels.
Fifth-generation non-Plug-in kerb weights run from 2,379 kg for one P360 3.0 AT and the P400 3.0 AT to 2,510 kg for the P530 4.4 AT and P615 4.4 AT. The P550e 3.0 AT and P510e 3.0 AT weigh 2,735 kg. Gross weight is 3,350 kg for the listed non-Plug-in versions and 3,480 kg for the P550e 3.0 AT; gross weight for the other listed Plug-in versions is not measured. All displayed fifth-generation versions have 219 mm clearance and use 275/50 R21 or 285/45 R22 wheels. Diesel tanks hold 80 litres, while Gasoline and Plug-in tanks hold 90 litres.
Which Range Rover version should you buy?
Choose the fifth-generation D300 3.0 AT if you want the strongest numerical compromise among the Diesels. It delivers 51 hp and 50 Nm more than the D250 3.0 AT, cuts 0–100 km/h time by 1.4 seconds, and adds 12 km/h to top speed without increasing the recorded 8.2 l/100 km combined consumption. Its specific output is approximately 100.1 hp per litre, compared with approximately 83.1 hp per litre for the D250 3.0 AT.
Choose the D350 3.0 AT if Diesel performance matters more. Compared with the D300 3.0 AT, it adds 50 hp and 50 Nm, cuts the sprint by 0.8 seconds, and raises top speed by 16 km/h. The recorded consumption difference is 0.1 l/100 km. At the shared 2,430 kg kerb weight, weight per horsepower falls from 8.1 kg/hp in the D300 3.0 AT to approximately 6.9 kg/hp in the D350 3.0 AT.
Choose the P400 3.0 AT over the lighter-output P360 3.0 AT when Gasoline performance justifies higher consumption. The P400 3.0 AT adds 40 hp and 50 Nm, reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds sooner than the 6.3-second P360 3.0 AT, and gains 17 km/h in top speed. Combined consumption rises from 9.1 to 10.2 l/100 km, a difference of 1.1 l/100 km.
Choose the P550e 3.0 AT when torque is the priority. Its 800 Nm is 50 Nm above the P530 4.4 AT and P615 4.4 AT, while its 550 hp equals approximately 183.6 hp per litre. The P615 4.4 AT remains quicker by 0.5 seconds and has a 19 km/h higher top speed, but the P550e 3.0 AT has the lower recorded CO₂ result: 30 g/km versus 272 g/km.
Choose the P615 4.4 AT for the strongest performance in the supplied catalogue. It has 85 hp more than the P530 4.4 AT at the same 2,510 kg kerb weight, reducing weight per horsepower from approximately 4.7 to 4.1 kg/hp. It is also 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and 11 km/h faster.
For an older performance version, compare the third-generation 5.0 AT with 510 hp, the fourth-generation 5.0 AT with 550 hp, and the fourth-generation P565 5.0 AT. The P565 5.0 AT adds 55 hp over the 510 hp version and improves the sprint from 6.2 seconds in the third-generation car to 5.3 seconds. Its 266 km/h top speed is 41 km/h higher. The 550 hp fourth-generation 5.0 AT is only 15 hp below the P565 5.0 AT and takes 5.4 seconds to reach 100 km/h.
If a Manual gearbox is essential, your choice is confined to the first and second generations in the supplied catalogue. If independent pneumatic suspension is essential, start with the third generation. If a Plug-in powertrain is essential, choose from the fifth-generation P440e 3.0 AT, P460e 3.0 AT, P510e 3.0 AT, or P550e 3.0 AT. Reliability and problems are not measured in the data, so no version can be ranked honestly on those criteria.