Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Defender [2020-2021] provides the mileage of 8.93 kmpl.

GLC vs Defender [2020-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	Defender [2020-2021]
Price	Rs. 75.90 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	1997 cc
Power	255 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Rs. 75.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		8.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		790.3
Drivetrain	4WD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent multi-link with double wishbone
Rear Suspension		Integral link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.65
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	255 / 70 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	255 / 70 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
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)
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	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
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
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
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	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest		Optional
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Ebony
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	Optional
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Aluminium
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	Black
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
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	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9
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
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Pangea Green Metallic
	Nautic Blue	Santorini Black Metallic
	Graphite Grey	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Mojave Silver	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Polar White	Eiger Grey Metallic
		Indus Silver Metallic
		Fuji White

More Expert Reviews on GLC and Defender [2020-2021]

2020 Land Rover Defender Review

By Vikrant Singh05 Dec 2020

It started out as a rich farmer’s car. It then took on a cult status. But now it has transformed into so much more - the Land Rover Defender

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GLC vs Defender [2020-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLC and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]?

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLC compared to Defender [2020-2021]?

For the 300 4MATIC variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of GLC produces 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm of torque. For the 90 variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender [2020-2021] produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Length (mm)	4716	4583
Width (mm)	1890	2008
Height (mm)	1640	1974
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2587
Ground Clearance (mm)		225
Kerb Weight (kg)		2140

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	620	297
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62	88.5

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

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

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	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	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000