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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 ₹ 73.98 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLS price is ₹ 1.05 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 Highlights	Defender	GLS
Price	₹ 73.98 Lakh	₹ 1.05 Crore
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2925 cc
Power	296 bhp	326 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter)	Automatic (Torque Converter)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Land Rover Defender

90 P300

₹ 73.98 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLS

400d 4MATIC

₹ 1.05 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
Expert's Take
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	OM656 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	326 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	700 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	8.7	12.5
Driving Range (Km)	770	1125
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4583 5207
Width (mm) 2105 2157
Height (mm) 1974 1823
Wheelbase (mm) 2587 3135
Ground Clearance (mm) 225 200
Kerb Weight (kg) 2065 2505
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 3 5
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 7
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 3
Bootspace (litres) 297 493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 88.5 90

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.65	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R18	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres		40 R21

Features

Safety

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)
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-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 immobilizer
Central Locking Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC		Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Camera	360 Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest	Optional
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
3rd Row Seats Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Rear Armrest	Optional
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles		Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - electric
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Dual Tone

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub - Strips Black

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Instantaneous Consumption

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	Optional
GPS Navigation System
Speakers	6+	6+
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
MP3 Playback
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-drive
Steering mounted controls
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 3 2
Warranty (Kilometres) 100000 Unlimited

Expert's Take

Good Things	Iconic Off-Roader with world-renowned capabilities Comes with modern hardware, features and customisation Not as expensive as we expected it to be	Powerful engines Loaded with creature comforts Endless personalisation options
Could be Better	Not the easiest car to manoeuvre in city Even though it’s not utilitarian, the cabin is noisy Ergonomics could have been better	Feels cumbersome to drive in city Last row is a squeeze Expensive

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Santorini Black Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Selenite Grey
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Mojave Silver
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Hyacinth Red
	Indus Silver Metallic	Polar White View Colour Images
	Fuji White View Colour Images	Polar White View Colour Images

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