This in the best time (2019) for me to watch this. Only now I can afford to buy one of these vehicles.

@Mcmerc01

5 жыл бұрын

I've had all three, the BMW drives really well, but price of parts is about twice as bad as the Mercedes and was less reliable. It's nearly useless off road even with the right tyres. The Rang Rover was beautiful to be in and drive but the build quality is a let down after all these years. Superb off road and the best on the highway The Mercedes has been the most dependable and super handy off road and towing. The most reliable and cheapest to maintain of the three. Ride quality is the worst of them all thanks to the ladder chassis and torsion front suspension, but still comfy for 4-6 hour + drives.

@bmw4lfe

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah sure you can afford to buy them, but can you afford maintenance costs?

@criticaljim1

3 жыл бұрын

$750 and it's yours

@1superocky1

2 жыл бұрын

@@bmw4lfe that's wot puts me off the rr

@freedumbofspeech1977

2 жыл бұрын

It's the end of 2021 just got a ml430.....227000 kms..... Better than my rav4 just as bulletproof

I just can't believe 2002 was 17 years ago...

@lotusjaggarage2989

5 жыл бұрын

Even the 90s dont seem that long ago

@syahmanjamil4958

5 жыл бұрын

and u are gay

@michaelg492

5 жыл бұрын

I was only just born then, yikes

@fields1

4 жыл бұрын

Now 18 years.

@h214suiiii

3 жыл бұрын

@@syahmanjamil4958 wow

Scary looking at the Range Rover leaning hard on the track. Tiff has balls of brass, I’d be calling for my mammy!

@112boatman

5 жыл бұрын

Leaning isn’t scary

@Louie9000

5 жыл бұрын

My friend drives his big 4x4 the same as he drives his hot hatch so it horrible going around corners or round abouts because you feel like your going to tip over.

@carguy3910

3 жыл бұрын

It looked like it the body was going to come off the axles.

@wass006

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy amounts of body roll

What they didn't point out was how much was shared between the early L322 Range Rover and the E53 X5, because the L322 was developed while Rover Group (including Land Rover) was under BMW ownership. All of the early L322's electronics (radio/sat nav, keyless entry, switchgear, instrument cluster) was restyled E38/E39/E53 stuff. Even the engines were BMW.

@almac414

Жыл бұрын

And, like most BMW's, was plagued with reliability issues. It's ironic that BMW's are often regarded as high end, and more importantly reliable cars, yet the reality is that they're just not and have many design failures, and that once Land Rover managed to get rid of the worst of the BMW junk the L322 became almost reliable. The early L322's reliability wasn't helped by BMW wanting to stop the FFRR overshadowing the X5 so hampered the power output of the TD6 and in doing so left the engineers to use a horribly high stall torque convertor to overcome the sluggish feeling it left them with. This then killed gearboxes like nobody's business.

These 5th gear reviews outclass anything on youtube today - especially with Tiff Needell. They were produced 20 years ago. He is an awesome driver.

Watching this in 2022 it looks like 2 very dated cars vs the range rover. The L322 is a timeless version of the original

5:20 only Tiff can do 3 wheels in a 4wd!!! hahaha (luv it) and not even flinch :)

The merc and the beemer look so out dated today! The Range Rover has aged so well. Timeless design. Wouldn’t mind driving one around even today.

@mironcsurilla9731

5 жыл бұрын

I think they all still look modern even today. They all haven't really done much to the design of them

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

Can definitely agree! The range rover is the only one that looks like you could buy it out of a showroom today.

@ianclaudio777

4 жыл бұрын

Bimmer no. Range rover was dated in 2002

@herbie53opf

4 жыл бұрын

@@ianclaudio777 are you kidding me? So you're saying the X5 looks modern today and the Range Rover seemed dated even in '02? You're crazy.

@ianclaudio777

4 жыл бұрын

@@herbie53opf yes, that's it. Crazy is you. Range rover almost rollover, dynamics are terrible. BMW is good and modern until today . Crazy is you

In my opinion, the 1st gen X5 4.6is and later 4.8is were the best looking X5s of all time. The later generation X5s, including the current one, have never looked as sporty. Of course they are a lot faster and the interior is a lot nicer on the current G05 X5, but it just doesn’t match that old E53 in the looks department. At least not to these eyes.

@kyrees.williams869

Жыл бұрын

I actually have both of these. I have a 2010 Range Rover Supercharged (the last wave of the L322) and a 2022 X5 PHEV (the aforementioned G05). I agree; the G05 does look very nice, but I'm not sure how well it'll age. Some of the electronics annoy me, too.

@myszastamysz

11 ай бұрын

I love the pre lift, orange indicator x5 looks.

That Range Rover looked scary on the bends on the track, Nicest car is Rangie though, but the X5 is the proper drivers car/SUV.

The Range braking in the corner does that so it doesn't roll over. It's in the manual, also the range will lower itself at speeds above 100km/h but it only does that after a few minutes, this helps handling somewhat but doesn't look to have happened in the vid.

I think this is the best looking generation of the range rover

@kendal5210

5 жыл бұрын

jasper Bloem definitely Shame about the reliability

@polygamous1

5 жыл бұрын

But the Range Rover has Always been the best looking off roader since it was born, coach/build quality is of course the best too, But at least the early ones where horrendous on fuel consumption with their petrol V8 n the gearboxes not reliable at all, so I guess if I was rich it be my number 1 choice, its also got the Best off road performance by a fair margin, for me if i needed a 4wd i'll get a 20 year old Land cruiser

@scm3294

5 жыл бұрын

@@polygamous1 "Always been the best looking off roader since it was born." Weeell except the P38...

@LewibooitheWaffle

5 жыл бұрын

hmmm but range rovers are a bit like iphones. they really havent changed all that much over the years

@TheAndre8900

4 жыл бұрын

@@kendal5210 indeed yes, even for a Land Rover was a disaster.

My favorite is the X5 then and now . I love it. I had a 2012 3.0 diesel, very good shape but the maintence is hell expensive. That's why I sold my bimmer

That mercedes. It just so utilitarian compared to the other two. However, for whatever reason, i love it the most. Its not the best, its not the worst. Its just enough of an SUV without sliding to the car like BMW side or the truck like Range Rover side. It is just good, and i love it.

@marcjudge680

3 жыл бұрын

Yes had one of those back in the day, The ml 55 is a totally different animal. Would have beat the bmw. And had a more aggressive styling package. Love petrol ⛽though

@nickcsuki8123

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcjudge680 I am gonna buy an ML55 this week... I'm gonna keep it pristine and drive it daily... These are become rare where I live... (The Netherlands)

Tiff is brilliant in driving.

Fun Fact the mk1 x5 shared components with the Range Rover

@aidenp5768

3 жыл бұрын

They shared the hill decent control technology, but that’s it. The tailgate used the (concept of the Range Rover) the parts themselves is 100 percent BMW made. The chassis itself is its own chassis and uses some control arms suspension concepts from the e39. Concepts meaning based on the e39 but it’s a new part completely and unique at the same time. Range Rover used some BMW engines too, I believe the M62 or N62 4.4 V8.

@applejuice5272

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidenp5768 M62, plus the M57 2.9 6-pot turbodiesel.

@BadaBing.UCF30

2 жыл бұрын

@@aidenp5768 not really a big deal but slightly noteworthy, the keys are pre-diamond BMW keys and it also shares the side view mirrors with the E53.

I love how different these suv's handled compared to now. I mean compare the rr L322 to the rr sport svr. It's incredible l.

The ML is way different than the other vehicles shown here: The average Mercedes owner has multiple Mercedes, for different tasks. The ML is meant to be a work boot, that you drive for hauling, towing, light offroading and overlanding specifically, bringing on pets and cargo. It's the car you have around for snow season, so you do not get snowed in. I don't wear my heavy duty boots every day, but when I do, I sure sit in my ML.

@imkirbo3094

Жыл бұрын

I think you're idea of who the "average Mercedes owner" is in this day and age is a bit wrong...

That x5 💪

Looks just like my l322. Love it

I'm still loving my 17yr old mkIII Range Rover

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

How many times has it been to the mechanic though :P

@Nigel-nar53

5 жыл бұрын

@@dragonbutt once in the 4 years I've had it. Done 800kms in it today & never missed a beat. I keep well on top of general maintanance & servicing though.

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

@@Nigel-nar53 Then you're pretty lucky!

@lensochids3693

4 жыл бұрын

Had a diesel Rangerover,best car l ever had.l did all the maintenance myself as l know them well.Sold it with 256000miles and is still going.Im on the new one V8 diesel and love it more

This guy DROVE these things lol

Mercedes ML is the best

4:47 back when merc thought it's acceptable to only have 1 exhaust pipe :3

How could the Range Rover possibly win that comparison, even the dashboard took some negative comments on the move compared to the BMW. The handling looked very poor, and build quality is not always the best.

@stevenjr6582

4 жыл бұрын

They are very well built ,newer models come with adaptive dynamics which compensate the body roll by stiffening the anti-roll bars .. The Range Rover Sport stays flat no matter what you do ,that is for the 2006> .

@jamesmacdonald3090

4 жыл бұрын

I have had all three and drive an l322, the Merc and BMW interiors are just like the saloon cars... boring and drab with bits falling off. BMW bought LR for the luxury end 4x4 and that's what you get, pure class inside and the stuff which fails tends to have a BMW stamp? The same way everyone was convinced that VW were ultra reliable etc.. etc.. clever marketing at work. The Germans haven't made decent cars since the 90's as they build to a profit margin these days and rely heavily on brand loyalty... something the Asian manufacturers are starting to chip away at.

The L322 must've drunk from the "fountain of Youth" .... Beautiful even 20 year later !!!!!! 5:46

They're certainly nice vehicles But The reliability of range rover... Yikes

@jbenekeorr

5 жыл бұрын

The Mercedes is as bad if not worse. Most of them have been scrapped now. Whereas the Range Rovers are still alive to bankrupt their owners for even longer!

@npne1253

5 жыл бұрын

Doug : *BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY*

@marcwheels6718

4 жыл бұрын

James we owned an ML55 AMG for 12 years and went to the service center once.

4:14 is the engine still cold?

That shape of Range Rover still looks pretty crisp and clean today. Put a private plate on it and nobody would guess its an 18 year old car! Might want to think about some suspension upgrades though is you enjoy cornering hard....it did look like it was close to rolling over on the track! :-0

Great video!! Gorgeous Range Rover!!!😍😍

Tiff's a madman😂

The longevity of the x5 is unmatched for me !

Just bought a 2007 vogue TDV8

I haven't driven the M Class but recently owned both a 4.6is and L322 TDV8 at the same time, and sold the X5. As good as it handled, it just felt pointless having an 18mpg 4x4 that drove like a car when the L322 was so much more comfortable and enjoyable to drive day to day. I have a Porsache 996 for the sporty stuff anyway.

It's interesting looking at this now at the end of 2023. The true measure of quality/greatness/etc./etc. is what people think and how many are still going after a few decades. How many MLs or L322s are still going, or more relevant, in demand? The E53 will always be the best X5 as they got it so right from the start. They even went out of their way to call it a SAV rather than SUV. The ML is just another typical Merc and the RR is well, a money pit. I currently own a 4.8is and I drive it daily. It ticks all the boxes.

I came from the future to tell you that the ML500 is the only one of these still on the road today. The other two died 10 years ago ago

The RR and BMW still look good to this day - the Merc? lol

@MiguelLopez-fh7vx

4 жыл бұрын

CarGuy66 the bmw does, but the Mercedes doesn’t

@oumaniac

4 жыл бұрын

@@MiguelLopez-fh7vx thats what i said?

@MiguelLopez-fh7vx

4 жыл бұрын

CarGuy66 lmao I read wrong

@marcwheels6718

4 жыл бұрын

Each one to their own. We owned an ML55 AMG for 12 years and it keeps a warm place in my heart, always liked it and will always do. BMW looks pretty nice, specially in that 4.6is package but the Range? Damn that looks outdated af.

@simonsafi7589

3 жыл бұрын

The Merc is the only one that still do the job outside the workshop. Rest in pieces for the range rover.

I wasn't expecting to hear The Avalanches, fuckin sick

Why compare a basic version of the ML with the top version of the range rover?

@applejuice5272

4 жыл бұрын

The entry-level model (EU and ROW) was the ML 230 (2.3L 4-cylinder), base model the US was the ML 320 (3.2L V6): Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) ML 230 | 2.3 I4 (M111) ML 320 | 3.2 V6 (M112 E32) ML 350 | 3.7 V6 (M112 E37) ML 430 | 4.3 V8 (M113 E43) ML 500 | 5.0 V8 (M113 E50) ML 55 AMG | 5.4 V8 S/C (M113 E55) ML 270 CDI | 2.7 I5 TD (OM 612) ML 400 CDI | 4.0 V8 TD (OM 628) Edit | ML rivals' ranges Range Rover (L322) The L322 Range Rover's - for want of a better word - range of engines was in comparison to the W163, rather simple: 2002 launch: V8 | 4.4 V8 (BMW M62B44) TD6 | 2.9 I6 TD (BMW M57D30) | Apparently BMW's M67D40 3.9 V8 TD was penciled to go in originally, but this never happened 4 years after launch two Jaguar V8 engines replaced the BMW lump (and a new gearbox (ZF 6HP26)), leaving the engine range looking like this: V8 | 4.4 V8 (Jaguar AJ41) Supercharged | 4.2 V8 S/C (Jaguar AJ33) TD6 | 2.9 I6 TD (BMW M57D30) 1 year after, a new diesel engine meant that all BMW engines had been replaced (as was much of the BMW-era electronics): V8 | 4.4 V8 (Jaguar AJ41) Supercharged | 4.2 V8 S/C (Jaguar AJ33) TDV8 | 3.6 V8 TD (Ford AJD-V8) Between 2010-2011, the Range Rover had another update with new engines and a new gearbox (ZF 8HP70) for the V8 diesel: V8 | 5.0 V8 (Jaguar AJ133) Supercharged | 5.0 V8 S/C (Jaguar AJ133) TDV8 | 4.4 V8 TD (Ford AJD-V8) BMW X5 (E53) The E53 X5's engine options at launch in 2000 were similar to the Range Rover in their simplicity: 3.0i | 3.0 I6 (BMW M54B30) 4.4i | 4.4 V8 (BMW M62B44) 4.6is | 4.6 V8 (BMW M62TUB46) 3.0d | 2.9 I6 (BMW M57D30) The range was updated in 2004 with new V8 petrol engines and a refreshed 6-cylinder diesel: 3.0i | 3.0 I6 (BMW M54B30) 4.4i | 4.4 V8 (BMW N62B44) 4.8is | 4.8 V8 (BMW N62B48) 3.0d | 3.0 I6 (BMW M57TUD30)

@jamesmacdonald3090

4 жыл бұрын

The Vogue 4.4 was pretty much the RR base model, HSE and 4.2 Supercharged nearer top of the range. The 3.0 diesel is very very slow. I have a 4.4 after selling my ML270, same as X5 both SUV were as the L322 is still a proper 4X4.

AMG POWER

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

An extra 55hp of power :o

Song sauce @ 4:00 please

The Range rover almost rollover

What engine did the range rover have

@kriskalpa

2 ай бұрын

BMW 4.4

I can’t say the Range Rover Savoy Levels of luxury but that’s me

range rover common as muck, and the drivers usually represent that too. i'd pick an original x5 or cayenne v8 over these two easily

I honestly thought the Range Rover was going to tip over

The 2002 range rover (show on this vid) is amazing about its tech

If only these were ever designed to go around the track and that's the problem people expecting them to be good "sports" cars that we end up with all the coupe sport SUV monstrosities of today

@LewibooitheWaffle

5 жыл бұрын

SUV does stand for sport utility vehicle... sport

@marcwheels6718

4 жыл бұрын

Lewis Conway stands for Superior Utility Vehicle if I’m not mistaken.

1988 Fiat panda 4x4 would put all three of these to shame

L322 steering wheel is nice but it has a problem. Whenever I honk in anger at someone and mash down on it I sometimes also hit the stereo controls and change the song. Feel so stupid when that happens lol.

The best 4x4xfar!

Where is the Mazda cx7

@mantaspin

5 жыл бұрын

wasn't launched then back in 2002 i'm pretty sure

The range rover can actually go off road where as the other two can't

@matthewp9015

5 жыл бұрын

James Slejko the ML can go off-road, it’s also the only one in the test with a durable ladder-frame chassis. Remember the ML was originally designed to replace the civilian versions of the G-wagon, so it had to perform off-road quite well.

@aidenp5768

5 жыл бұрын

James Slejko My E53 can actually

@ianclaudio777

4 жыл бұрын

No because off course a range rover would be broke being towing

@taffy7hfa897

3 жыл бұрын

It could if there were any still running.

Tiff has a real thing for the Range Rover steering wheel😐

Какая серия

Still the best ML w163 2.7 diesel automatic 1.2 milion km in 2023 With hard work trailers. 3.5 tone

Body roll of the range rover gives you the thrills you need to overcome boredom

Range Rover interior still looks gorgeous but would still pick the x5

I'm in the middle of a 15.000 acres forest with an ML no tuning..... Where the HILUX is working the ML is working too! Which is the best off-roader out of the rhree??? ML!!!! No doubt!!!!

@criticaljim1

3 жыл бұрын

I drove a stock ML430 up the Olympic mountains last week, had to turn around when the snow ice pack reached 2 feet deep. Love this vehicle offroad

20 years later..... 90 % of the Mercedes ML's are still going strong, the Range Rovers and X5's have all fallen apart.

@Matt-yh6we

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if that’s true. I see plenty of those Mercedes at scrap yards… they provide parts for mine lol.

@danielpenea8165

Жыл бұрын

True , a work with my ML w163 2.7 diesel , the best 4x4 for hard work. Every day a work with this master masine, in the back a have trailer 3.5 tone. No problem , thank you Karl Benz!❤

Heavyweight, High GC, Bodyroll's r imminent all over..SUV'S Not made for Racing, its for Anywhere go Comfortable ride..with lots of Air and Space..

👍

£60,000 on release. In 2021 I've jus bought one running, £900 . Still there is nothing like driving a Range Rover :-)

I was expecting clarkson to storm onto the set out of no where and fire off on how amazing the range rover is.

Range rover is the best suv for off road not handling , x5 isn't suv ,it's similar sedan

Bonkers off road....nothing does it better? Except maybe a Toyota Land Cruiser. Ask the UN why they prefer them. Toyota Land Cruiser station wagon is unarguably the most popular large sport utility vehicle, SUV in Nigeria. As the flagship of the Toyota family, the Land Cruiser, like other Toyota models in Nigeria has dominated its segment for close to seven decades without any strong rivalry in its class. For instance, there is no state governor in the country whose vehicle fleet is not dominated by the Land Cruiser, not to talk of presidential fleet. The military and para military, prominent private individuals across the length and breadth of the country also see the Land Cruiser a status symbol. Even the United Nations too, have found the Land Cruiser as the favourite large SUV in the execution of its tough assignments in many parts of the world where the terrain are very difficult.

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

The UN prefers the Land Cruiser due to price and availability of service and parts. In fact thats most of the reason 'officials' buy them for their fleets. That and they're pretty difficult to break.

@Chris2010H

5 жыл бұрын

Dragon Butt also parts would likely be a lot easier and cheaper to get for the Toyota, that’s not to say it’s the go to military vehicle, let’s not forget the G Wagen 😎

Hey lads, how bout uploading some more fresh videos ?

the Range Rover and the BMW are both BMW's.

Range rover sport would have been a better choice in that test !

Of course there are better off roader than the range rover but none of of them can be compared to it.the range rover is on a class of its own .its a off road limo

i think they have been a bit biased against the range rover its clearly not on the lowest suspension setting it should be set lower for doing something like they are putting it through

Same old thing with any car programme - lets take a set of vehicles and do something they were never really designed to do and the rank them accordingly. Interestingly we dont see them being used as they should, but perhaps that just shows an agenda or bias.

Range Rover L322 the best as always. The best looking Range Rover.

Next review ...let's take 3 sports cars off road ...ffs

Don't forget a big 4×4 isn't a race car your asking it to be something it's not thats one of today biggest problem most are asking there vehicle to be something there not its like asking a body builder to be a ballet dance in high heels.

Didn't buy my RR for going around a track, fooking waste of time Tiff! That is the problem with these shows... lets see how fast it goes round a track, just like in the real World.

Y el tiempo se encargó de demostrar que LOS TRES son iguales en su pésima confiabilidad. And time was in charge of demonstrating that THE THREE are equal in their terrible reliability.

@marcwheels6718

4 жыл бұрын

ech III have you ever owned one of them?

@echiii4507

4 жыл бұрын

@@marcwheels6718 of course. I have owned one BMW and two Range Rovers (never again). And several friends of mine with the same nightmares (MB, BMW and RR). Trust me. Por supuesto. Tuve un BMW y dos Range Rovers (nunca más). Y varios amigos míos con las mismas pesadillas (MB, BMW y RR). Créame.

Yes, it's for sure best off road, but least reliable car of all three. BMW has the best looks, Mercedes is a nonsense of a car and Range Rover is most luxurious, most comfortable on road and perfect off road. 05:20 LOL that RR just ended with a wheel in the air

@leclercqluc4263

Жыл бұрын

Bmwx5 = drug dealer car . I like the Range Rover . I have a Classic which is pretty reliable and a l322 which is not reliable indeed . A ML 55 amg is maybe the best …. I don’t know

Driving my l322 fast is like sitting on an elephant and making it run. Can it do it? Yes but you really don't want it to happen.

range rovers that were built by bmw have crap engines and electrical and are heavy turds x5 costs to much to work on and bmw v8 have issues x5 they show the 4.6 best model yet no ml 55 amg hmmm the ml is body on frame not a unibody and it has a Borg Warner transfer case with low range option also a 5 star crash test rating way more capable vehicle hands down

Yea but reliability for ranger rovers during that time was pitiful you do better buying the bmw 😭

@Mr330d

5 жыл бұрын

X HAVANA STAR X Range Rover was fitted with BMWs 3.0 6cyl Diesel engine

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

And the BMW reliability of that era was still pretty bad, so you'd be better off in the merc

@Mr330d

5 жыл бұрын

Dragon Butt Incorrect the 3.0d is a very reliable engine

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mr330d Very reliable "engine". One which parts of the world did not get. And the rest of the car was pretty much spit and kleenex lol

@Mr330d

5 жыл бұрын

Dragon Butt Comfortable spit and Kleenex though

Mercedes is the best a amg version would of won and beat the Range Rover

The Range Rover is still the best off road. The BMW isn't really an off roader

You have to wonder how dangerous a 17 year old SUV is on a sharp bend.

? Really Tv shows from a few years ago now getting posted. And this is ment too be the current FIFTH GEAR CHANNEL.

@dragonbutt

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure where it says anything about being 'current'. Its nice for those of us who havent seen the series in its entirety.

@RJKK

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragonbutt exactly 👍

God 5th gear was shit wasn't it !

The X5 is USELESS off road

@MrKeefrichards

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, maybe but best on road by a country mile.

@angrymuffinsb

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrKeefrichards no doubt! But then why bother with an SUV? Just get an estate

@v12mercedes-benz72

Жыл бұрын

@@angrymuffinsb try one, not bad off road.

it not a car!

Range Rover is worse plastic shit I ever sit in, would not own one if it was given to me

Pointless test. Anybody drive SUV on test track.

A Range is a Range. The other 2 are council house fodder. Ridiculous test who the fuck drives like this.?????

But the BMW can't off road for shit