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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Land Rover Defender. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is ₹ 1.05 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is ₹ 73.91 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. GLS provides the mileage of 12.5 kmpl and Defender provides the mileage of 8.93 kmpl.

GLS vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	Defender
Price	₹ 1.05 Crore	₹ 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2925 cc	1997 cc
Power	326 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter)	Automatic (Torque Converter)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

400d 4MATIC

₹ 1.05 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender

₹ 73.91 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM656 Turbocharged I6	2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	326 bhp @ 3600 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 1200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.5	8.93
Driving Range (Km)	1125	790.3
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & 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) 5207 4583
Width (mm) 2157 2008
Height (mm) 1823 1974
Wheelbase (mm) 3135 2587
Ground Clearance (mm) 200 225
Kerb Weight (kg) 2505 2140
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 5 3
Seating Capacity (Person) 7 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 3 2
Bootspace (litres) 493 297
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 90 88.5

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Independent multi-link with double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Integral link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.65
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	255 / 70 R18
Rear Tyres	40 R21	255 / 70 R18

Features

Safety

Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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	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	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Telematics

Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Check Vehicle Status Via App
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

Seats & Upholstery

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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Fabric
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	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Ebony
Rear Armrest		Optional
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

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	Black
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - electric
Boot-lid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Black

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

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen
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	Analogue - 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	Analogue
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	LCD Display	Touch-screen 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
Warranty (Years) 2 3
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited 100000

CarWale's Opinion

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

Colours

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

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