Mercedes-Benz GLC Vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 57.4 Lakh

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₹ 73.98 Lakh

Overview

Mercedes-Benz GLC Vs Land Rover Defender Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the GLC Vs Defender on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

GLC Vs Defender – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz GLC in New Delhi starts at ₹ 57.4 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC costs ₹ 63.15 Lakh. On the other hand, Land Rover Defender price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 73.98 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 96.52 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 94.36 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Land Rover Defender comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.08 Crore.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹ 57.4 Lakh	₹ 73.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	Land Rover
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	11.30 Kmpl	14.00 Kmpl
Power	194 bhp	296 bhp
Engine	1991 CC	1997 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

GLC Vs Defender – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz GLC base Petrol engine returns 11 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 18 Kmpl. The Land Rover Defender base Petrol returns 0 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 0 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

GLC Vs Defender – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets 194 bhp Petrol engine and 192 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Land Rover Defender comes in 2 Petrol 296, 394 bhp engines and 296 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	4-Cylinder Petrol Engine	2.0-litre Petrol P300
Displacement (CC)	1991 CC	1997 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	194 bhp@5500-6100 rpm	296 bhp@5500 rpm
Torque	320 Nm@1650-4000 rpm	400 Nm@1500-4000 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD

Dimensions

Length	4658 mm	4583 mm
Width	1890 mm	2105 mm
Height	1644 mm	1974 mm
Wheelbase	2873 mm	2587 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	225 mm
Boot Space	580 L	N/A
Kerb Weight	1835 Kg	2140 Kg
Gross Weight	2360 Kg	2910 Kg
Front Track	1621 mm	1704 mm
Rear Track	1617 mm	1702 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	3
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	45.72 Cm (18) Style 5093, Gloss White Steel
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Off-Road Tyres
Front Tyre Size	235/60 R19	N/A
Rear Tyre Size	235/60 R19	N/A

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Twin Piston Sliding Fist Caliper
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Piston Sliding Fist

Suspension

Front Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Integral Link With Air Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	11.30 Kmpl	14.00 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	66.0	90.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Power Assisted
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.8 seconds	8.1 seconds
Max Speed	217	191

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Active Parking Assist with parktronic		-
Kneebag		-
Parking Package with 360-degree camera		-
PRE-SAFE System		-
Tyre Pressure Indicator		-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Automatic Climate Control	Automatic - Dual Zone
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift		-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	ARTICO Leather	Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
12.3-inch All-digital instrument cluster		-
2 USB ports in the rear		-
Massage Seats, front		-
MBUX Touch Control Concept		-
MBUX Voice Control		-
Mercedes Me Connect		-
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system		-
THERMATIC automatic climate control		-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Hard-Disc Navigation		-

Entertainment

Music System		Apple Car Play
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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