Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV and Land Rover Defender. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV price is Rs. 2.40 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.03 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

Maybach EQS SUV 680 vs Defender 110 X Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Maybach EQS SUV	Defender
Price	Rs. 2.40 Crore	Rs. 1.03 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	1997 cc
Power	658 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV

680

Rs. 2.40 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender

110 X Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR

Rs. 1.03 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV

680

Land Rover Defender

110 X Dynamic HSE Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic 5 STR

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 122 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor on Each Wheel)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	955 Nm	400 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	210	191
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	600
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension		Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment	Ride Height Adjustment
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	All-terrain Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Alloy, Tailgate Mounted
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	6.42
Front Tyres	21	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	21	255 / 60 R20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	11 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Rear Seat Center, Rear Curtain)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier		Optional
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight Washer		Optional
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	Front Only
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Ventilated Disc (Rear)
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
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Chrome Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	Touch-screen Display	11.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	15 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	22 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, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)	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	22 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, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)	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	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	All Seats (Cooled)	Front Row (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Nappa leather Balao Brown Pearl / Espresso Brown)	Single Tone (Ebony)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
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
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)		2
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Emerald Green	Pangea Green Metallic
	Sodalite Blue	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Obsidian Black	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Velvet Brown	Eiger Grey Metallic
	High-Tech Silver	Santorini Black Metallic
	Selenite Grey	Fuji White
	Opalite white bright
	Alpine Grey

Used Cars in India

3 Used Maybach EQS SUV

Rs. 1.7 Croreonwards

64 Used Defender

Rs. 86 Lakhonwards

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV and Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV price is Rs. 2.40 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.03 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs Land Rover Defender

Length Width Height	5125 mm * 2034 mm * 1721 mm	5018 mm * 2105 mm * 1967 mm
Ground Clearance		218 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3210	3022
Kerb Weight (kg)	3075
Legroom		First row: 993 mm, Second row: 992 mm & Third row: 993 mm
Gross Weight (kg)		3105

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	440 L

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails		Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Chrome Finish
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)		31.2
Departure Angle (Degree)		37.8
Rampover Angle (Degree)		22.6
Water Wading Depth (mm) (mm)		900

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Kms	3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 250000 Km	Not Applicable