RANGE Rover’s new diesel engine finally offers the sort of refinement found with the wonderful 420 CDI engine in Mercedes-Benz’s massive new G-class.

But despite the new engine, the Range Rover struggles to match the residual values of the GL. The GL’s newness, size and seven-seat capability means it is predicted to lose £2,500 less than the Range Rover. And even though in percentage terms 40% and above is pretty healthy for both, cash-lost figures around the £35,000 mark are hefty.

Mercedes-Benz GL420 CDI TIP Auto
Price new £62,822

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£44,600/71%		£18,222
30,000		18		£39,750/63%		£23,072
40,000		24		£35,450/56%		£27,372
50,000		30		£31,650/50%		£31,172
60,000		36		£28,325/45%		£34,497

Source: CAP Motor Research

Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 Vogue auto
Price new £61,572

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£39,525/64%		£22,047
30,000		18		£34,875/57%		£26,697
40,000		24		£30,800/50%		£30,772
50,000		30		£27,250/44%		£34,322
60,000		36		£24,375/40%		£37,197

Source: CAP Motor Research