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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

Compare Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.
Land Rover Defender 90 P400 SE Petrol vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450p 4MATIC – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz GLS in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.32 Crore. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1.37 Crore. On the other hand, Land Rover Defender price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 90.64 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 2.3 Crore for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 1.16 Crore, whereas the Diesel top-end of Land Rover Defender comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.41 Crore

SummaryLand Rover Defender 90 P400 SE PetrolMercedes-Benz GLS 450p 4MATIC
Price₹ 90.64 Lakh₹ 1.32 Crore
ManufacturerLand RoverMercedes-Benz
Body TypeSUV
Mileage14.00 KM/L11.00 KM/L
Power400 bhp375 bhp
Engine2995 CC2999 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Land Rover Defender 90 P400 SE Petrol vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450p 4MATIC – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol engine returns 11 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 11 KM/L. The Land Rover Defender base Petrol returns 9 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 9 KM/L of fuel efficiency

Land Rover Defender 90 P400 SE Petrol vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450p 4MATIC – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz GLS gets 375 bhp Petrol engine and 362 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Land Rover Defender comes in 3 Petrol 296, 394, 400 bhp engines and 296 bhp Diesel engine

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EMI

@ 9% for 60 months

1,69,347/M
2,46,609/M

Available Colors

Pros & Cons

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Things We Like

  • Impressive Off-Road Performance
  • Amazing Road Presence
  • 5-Star Euro Ncap Safety Rating
  • Powerful SUV
  • Muscular Stance
  • Practical
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Things We Don't Like

  • A Bit On The Pricier Side
  • 2.0 Petrol Engine Is Just About Adequate
  • Some Interior Parts Don'T Feel Luxurious
  • Overpriced
  • Expensive running cost
  • Some body roll

Expert Rating

8.0
8.4
value for money
significance
styling
comfort
safety
environment
merit or usp
6.0 
6.0 
9.0 
8.5 
8.5 
7.5 
8.3 
8.0 
8.0 
8.2 
8.9 
9.0 
7.9 
8.2 

Engine

Engine Type
Displacement (CC)
No. of Cylinder
Power
Torque
Drive Train
Emission Standard
2.0-litre Petrol P400
3.0-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine
2,995 CC
2,999 CC
4
6
400 bhp@5500 rpm
375 bhp@5800-6100 rpm
550 Nm@2000 rpm
500 Nm@1800-5000 rpm
AWD
AWD
N/A
BS VI

Dimensions

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground Clearance
Boot Space
Kerb Weight
Gross Weight
Front Track
Rear Track
No. of Doors
Seating Capacity
4,583 mm
5,209 mm
2,105 mm
2,157 mm
1,967 mm
1,823 mm
2,587 mm
3,075 mm
218 mm
N/A
N/A
493 L
2,170 KG
2,460 KG
3,105 Kg
3,250 Kg
1,702 mm
1,669 mm
1,702 mm
1,692 mm
5
5
5
7

Transmission

No. of gears
Automatic
Automatic

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type
Tyre Type
Front Tyre Size
Rear Tyre Size
50.80 Cm (20) Style 5095, 5 Split-spoke, Gloss Dark Grey
Alloy Wheels
Off-Road Tyres
Tubeless
N/A
275 / 45 R21
N/A
315 / 40 R21

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping
Integral Link With Air Suspension
Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage
Fuel tank Capacity
14.00 KM/L
11.00 KM/L
90.0
90.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 to 100 Kmph
Max Speed
8.1 seconds
6.1 seconds
191
250

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
Blind Spot Assist
Active Braking Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Parking Package with 360 degree camera
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Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Heater
Steering Adjustment
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
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Navigation Connectivity package
Windows/sunroof open close from App
Widescreen cockpit
MBUX rear tablet
Pre-installation for entertainment and comfort features
Vehicle Monitoring
-
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
-
Yes
-
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
ARTICO Leather
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes

Lights

Light Type
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
-
LED
-
Yes
-
Yes

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes

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