Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 93.55 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS price is Rs. 84.70 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz CLS is available in 1950 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Defender provides the mileage of 9.2 kmpl.

Defender vs CLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	CLS
Price	Rs. 93.55 Lakh	Rs. 84.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1950 cc
Power	296 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 93.55 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

Rs. 84.70 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.4
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	CDI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	9.2View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	828
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5018 4988
Width (mm)
2105 1890
Height (mm)
1967 1435
Wheelbase (mm)
3022 2939
Ground Clearance (mm)
218
Kerb Weight (kg)
2186 1927
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
857
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
90 66

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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	225 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	275 / 40 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	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	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

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, seat base angle 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, seat base angle up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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 Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
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
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
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	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
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	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10
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
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Ruby Black Metallic
	Santorini Black Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Cavansite Blue Metallic
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Designo Hyacinth Red
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Iridium Silver Metallic
	Fuji White	Graphite Grey Metallic
		Designo Selenite Grey Magno
		Polar White Metallic
		Designo Diamond White

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Defender vs CLS Comparison FAQs

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

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 93.55 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS price is Rs. 84.70 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLS is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 110 SE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 300d [2018-2019] variant, 1950 cc Diesel engine of CLS produces 241 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

Length (mm)	5018	4988
Width (mm)	2105	1890
Height (mm)	1967	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2939
Ground Clearance (mm)	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	1927

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	857
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	66

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Optional	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited