Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE and Land Rover Defender. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.05 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

GLE vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 1.05 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	1997 cc
Power	265 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 1.01 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.05 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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Specifications
Features
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Top Speed (kmph)	230	191
Idle Start/Stop
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	6.9	7.4
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres	R20	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	R20	255 / 60 R20
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy

Features

Exterior

Safety

Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Air Purifier		Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
12V Power Outlets	2
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	11.4
Speakers	6+	6+
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
Internal Hard Drive
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
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, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest 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, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Ebony
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

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

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

Used Cars in India

256 Used GLE

Rs. 12.5 Lakhonwards

67 Used Defender

Rs. 82 Lakhonwards

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GLE vs Defender Comparison FAQs

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.05 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 300d AMG Line variant, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	4926	5018
Width (mm)	2015	2105
Height (mm)	1797	1967
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)		218
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3022
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails		Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

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

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

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Approach Angle (Degree)		30.1
Departure Angle (Degree)		37.7
Rampover Angle (Degree)		22

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