Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz EQC

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz EQC. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 93.55 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz EQC price is Rs. 99.51 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). Defender provides the mileage of 9.2 kmpl.

Defender vs EQC Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	EQC
Price	Rs. 93.55 Lakh	Rs. 99.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	-
Power	296 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 93.55 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz EQC

400 4MATIC

Rs. 99.51 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

Mercedes-Benz EQC

400 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	191	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.4	5.1
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	2 Electric Motors
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		402 bhp 760 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	9.2View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	828	450
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		80 kWh, Lithium Ion, 405 Volt, 650 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging		41 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5018 4762
Width (mm)
2105 1884
Height (mm)
1967 1624
Wheelbase (mm)
3022 2873
Ground Clearance (mm)
218 142
Kerb Weight (kg)
2186 2495
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
857 500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
90

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Multi-link suspension, self levelling air springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	285 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	285 / 50 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle 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-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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, 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 Adjustment	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, 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 Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Optional	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony	Indigo Blue / Black , Silk Beige / Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10	10.25
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger	Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)	3	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Graphite Grey
	Santorini Black Metallic	High-Tech Silver
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Polar White
	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Fuji White

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Defender vs EQC Comparison FAQs

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

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 93.55 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz EQC price is Rs. 99.51 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz EQC

Length (mm)	5018	4762
Width (mm)	2105	1884
Height (mm)	1967	1624
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2873
Ground Clearance (mm)	218	142
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	2495

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	857	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Optional	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey