Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GL

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz GL. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GL price is Rs. 77.68 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 GL is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Defender vs GL Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	GL
Price	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 77.68 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2987 cc
Power	296 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GL

350 CDI

Rs. 77.68 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Mercedes-Benz GL

350 CDI

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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	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	V/6 7G-Tronic Plus
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	258 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	619 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	6.02
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	275 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	275 / 55 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone
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	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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	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)
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
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
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
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
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
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.4
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

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Santorini Black Metallic	Palladium Silver
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Polar White
	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Fuji White

More Expert Reviews on Defender and GL

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Hoarding a good chunk of space next to a bunch of 4x4s with various degrees of off-road potential, the Defender pompously maintained its potent mix of new-world luxury and old-school charm.

Mercedes-Benz GL350 CDI Long Term Report 1

By Charles Pennefather09 Sep 2014

Everyone makes a global vehicle, but some models are more focused on particular markets. The US market and the Mercedes GL are a prime example, and nothing brings this to the fore like a trip to office during rush hour I think, as the parking sensors trill their warning at me from all sides. With rickshaws and motorcycles threatening to scratch my paint, I break out in a sweat and tiptoe through the honking hordes until I realise that without so much as a peep from me they’re parting like the Red Sea before Moses.

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023 featuring Jimny, Thar, Gloster, Hilux, Defender, G-Wagon

By Vikrant Singh15 Nov 2023

To celebrate what we have left, we gather a bunch of true-blue 4x4s every year and give them hell!

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Defender vs GL Comparison FAQs

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

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GL price is Rs. 77.68 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GL is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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. For the 350 CDI variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of GL produces 258 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 619 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GL

Length (mm)	5018	5120
Width (mm)	2105	1934
Height (mm)	1967	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	3075
Ground Clearance (mm)	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	2175

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)		680
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	100

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	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