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    Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

    CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Land Rover Defender price is ₹ 80.72 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLS price is ₹ 1.16 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Defender provides the mileage of 8.7 kmpl and GLS provides the mileage of 12.5 kmpl.

    Defender vs GLS Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsDefender GLS
    Price₹ 80.72 Lakh₹ 1.16 Crore
    Engine Capacity1997 cc2925 cc
    Power300 bhp326 bhp
    TransmissionAutomatic (TC)Automatic (TC)
    Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
    Land Rover Defender
    Land Rover Defender
    90 S P300
    ₹ 80.72 Lakh
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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    Mercedes-Benz GLS
    Mercedes-Benz GLS
    400d 4MATIC
    ₹ 1.16 Crore
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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    90 S P300
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            Specifications and Finance

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            • Engine & Transmission

              Top Speed (Kmph)238
              Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)6.3
              Engine1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
              Engine Type2.0L Turbocharged I4OM656 Turbocharged I6
              Fuel Type PetrolDiesel
              Max Power (bhp@rpm)300 bhp @ 5500 rpm326 bhp @ 3600 rpm
              Max Torque (Nm@rpm)400 Nm @ 1500 rpm700 Nm @ 1200 rpm
              Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)8.7View Mileage Details12.5View Mileage Details
              Driving Range (Km)7701125
              Drivetrain4WD / AWDAWD
              TransmissionAutomatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport ModeAutomatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
              Emission StandardBS 6BS 6
              Turbocharger/SuperchargerTurbochargedTurbocharged
              OthersIdle Start/StopIdle Start/Stop

            • Dimensions & Weight

              Length (mm)45835207
              Width (mm)21052157
              Height (mm)19741823
              Wheelbase (mm)25873135
              Ground Clearance (mm)225200
              Kerb Weight (kg)20652505

            • Capacity

              Doors (Doors)35
              Seating Capacity (Person)57
              No of Seating Rows (Rows)23
              Bootspace (litres)297493
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)88.590

            • Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

              Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone with Coil SpringsIndependent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
              Rear SuspensionMulti-link with Coil SpringsIndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
              Front Brake TypeDiscVentilated Disc
              Rear Brake TypeVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
              Minimum Turning Radius (metres)5.656
              Steering TypePower assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
              WheelsAlloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
              Spare WheelAlloySpace Saver
              Front Tyres255 / 65 R19275 / 45 R21
              Rear Tyres255 / 65 R1940 R21

            Features

            • Safety

              Overspeed Warning1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
              Emergency Brake Light Flashing
              Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
              Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
              High-beam Assist
              NCAP Rating5 Star (Euro NCAP)Not Tested
              Blind Spot Detection
              Airbags6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
              Middle rear three-point seatbelt
              Middle Rear Head Rest
              Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
              Child Seat Anchor Points
              Seat Belt Warning

            • Braking & Traction

              Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
              Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
              Brake Assist (BA)
              Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
              Four-Wheel-DriveFull-timeTorque-On-Demand
              Hill Hold Control
              Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
              Ride Height Adjustment
              Hill Descent Control
              Differential LockElectronic

            • Locks & Security

              Engine immobilizer
              Central LockingKeylessKeyless
              Speed Sensing Door Lock
              Child Safety Lock

            • Comfort & Convenience

              Air ConditionerYes (Automatic Dual Zone)Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
              Front ACTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed ControlsTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
              Rear ACBlower, Vents Behind Front ArmrestTwo Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
              Third Row ACVents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
              Heater
              Vanity Mirrors on Sun VisorsDriver & Co-DriverDriver & Co-Driver
              Cabin-Boot Access
              Anti-glare MirrorsElectronic - AllElectronic - All
              Parking Assist360 Camera360 Camera
              Parking SensorsFront & RearFront & Rear
              Cruise Control
              Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
              Keyless Start/ Button Start
              Steering AdjustmentManual Tilt & TelescopicTilt & Telescopic
              12V Power Outlets2

            • Telematics

              Find My Car
              Check Vehicle Status Via App
              Geo-Fence
              Emergency Call
              Over The Air (OTA) Updates
              Remote AC On/Off Via app
              Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
              Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
              Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
              Alexa Compatibility

            • Seats & Upholstery

              Driver Seat Adjustment14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
              Front Passenger Seat Adjustment14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
              Rear Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
              Third Row Seat Adjustment2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
              Seat UpholsteryLeatherArtificial Leather
              Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
              Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
              Driver Armrest
              Rear Passenger Seats TypeBenchBench
              3rd Row Seats TypeBench
              Ventilated SeatsFront only
              Ventilated Seat TypeHeated and cooled
              InteriorsSingle ToneDual Tone
              Interior ColoursEbonyMacchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
              Rear Armrest
              Folding Rear SeatFullFull
              Split Rear Seat40:20:40 split40:20:40 split
              Split Third Row Seat50:50 split
              Front Seatback Pockets
              Head-restsFront & RearFront, Second & Third

            • Storage

              Cup HoldersFront & RearFront & Rear
              Driver Armrest Storage
              Sunglass Holder
              Third Row Cup Holders

            • Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

              Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)Body ColouredDual Tone
              Scuff PlatesMetallicMetallic
              Power WindowsFront & RearFront & Rear
              One Touch -DownAllAll
              One Touch - UpAllAll
              Adjustable ORVMElectrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
              Turn Indicators on ORVM
              Rear Defogger
              Rear Wiper
              Exterior Door HandlesBody ColouredBody Coloured
              Rain-sensing Wipers
              Interior Door HandlesChromeChrome
              Door PocketsFront & RearFront & Rear
              Side Window BlindsRear - electric
              Boot-lid OpenerElectric Tailgate ReleaseInternal with Remote

            • Exterior

              Sunroof / MoonroofOptionalPanoramic Sunroof
              Roof Mounted Antenna
              Body-Coloured Bumpers
              Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
              Body KitCladding - Black/GreyCladding - Body Coloured
              Rub - StripsBlack

            • Lighting

              Cornering HeadlightsIntelligent
              Puddle Lamps
              Ambient Interior LightingMulti-colour
              Daytime Running LightsLEDLED
              Fog LightsOptional,LEDLED on front, LED on rear
              HeadlightsLEDLED
              Automatic Head Lamps
              Follow me home headlamps
              Tail LightsLEDLED
              Cabin LampsFront and RearFront and Rear
              Headlight Height Adjuster
              Glove Box Lamp
              Lights on Vanity MirrorsDriver & Co-DriverDriver & Co-Driver
              Rear Reading Lamp

            • Instrumentation

              Instantaneous Consumption
              Instrument ClusterAnalogue - DigitalDigital
              Trip MeterElectronic 2 TripsElectronic 2 Trips
              Average Fuel Consumption
              Average Speed
              Distance to Empty
              ClockDigitalDigital
              Low Fuel Level Warning
              Door Ajar Warning
              Adjustable Cluster Brightness
              Gear Indicator
              Shift IndicatorDynamic
              TachometerDigitalDigital

            • Entertainment, Information & Communication

              Smart ConnectivityAndroid Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
              DisplayTouch-screen DisplayLCD Display
              Integrated (in-dash) Music System
              Speakers6+6+
              Steering mounted controls
              GPS Navigation System
              Bluetooth CompatibilityPhone & Audio StreamingPhone & Audio Streaming
              USB Compatibility
              Aux Compatibility
              AM/FM Radio
              Wireless ChargerOptional
              Display Screen for Rear PassengersOptional
              iPod Compatibility
              Internal Hard-drive
              Voice Command

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
              Warranty (Years)32
              Warranty (Kilometres)100000Unlimited

            • Rear row

              Seat Adjustment2 Way6 Way

            Brochure

            Defender Brochure

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            GLS Brochure

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            Expert's Opinion

            Good Things
            • Iconic off-roader
            • Comes with modern hardware
            • Customisation options
            • Powerful engines
            • Loaded with creature comforts
            • Endless personalisation options
            Could be Better
            • Not easy to manoeuvre in city
            • The cabin is noisy
            • Ergonomics
            • It feels cumbersome to drive in the city
            • The last row is a squeeze
            • Expensive

            Colours

            Pangea Green Metallic
            Obsidian Black
            Santorini Black Metallic
            Cavansite Blue
            Carpathian Grey
            Selenite Grey
            Tasman Blue Metallic
            Mojave Silver
            Gondwana Stone Metallic
            Hyacinth Red
            Eiger Grey Metallic
            Polar White
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            Silicon Silver
            Hakuba Silver
            Yulong White
            Fuji White
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            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.5/5

            2 Ratings

            2 Reviews

            4.3/5

            24 Ratings

            16 Reviews
            Rating Parameters

            5.0Exterior

            4.7Exterior

            4.5Comfort

            4.7Comfort

            4.5Performance

            4.8Performance

            3.5Fuel Economy

            4.0Fuel Economy

            4.5Value for Money

            4.2Value for Money

            Most helpful review

            Land rover review

            Good looking and comfortable. Drive is awesome. Servicing and maintenance is good but driving experience is not.

            All Reviews

            Mr.

            I was eagerly waiting for this car but it turned out to be a complete disappointment, there is soo much of body roll in the car it always feels like you are bouncing around, the rare seat is one of the most uncomfortable seat in this segment with a straight back angle and steep bench angle. A total disappoint.

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            Defender vs GLS Comparison FAQs

            Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz GLS?

            Land Rover Defender price is ₹ 80.72 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLS price is ₹ 1.16 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars. For detailed comparison of Defender vs GLS, click here.

            Q: Which car between Defender and GLS is better in terms of fuel economy?

            For the 90 S P300 version, mileage of Defender is 8.7kmpl and for the 400d 4MATIC version, mileage of GLS is 12.5kmpl. Thus making GLS the most fuel efficient as compared to Defender

            Q: How is the performance of Defender compared to GLS?

            For the 90 S P300 version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 300 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 400d 4MATIC version, 2925 cc Diesel engine of GLS produces 326 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1200 rpm of torque.
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