Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Land Rover Range Rover and Land Rover Defender. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Land Rover Range Rover price is Rs. 2.36 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Land Rover Range Rover is available in 2997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

GLS vs Range Rover vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	Range Rover	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 2.36 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2997 cc	1997 cc
Power	375 bhp	346 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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Land Rover Range Rover

HSE LWB 3.0 Diesel

Rs. 2.36 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Land Rover Range Rover

HSE LWB 3.0 Diesel

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	234	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	6.3	7.4
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		9.02
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		12.26
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	D350 Ingenium Twin-turbocharged I6 MHEV	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	SLA Double Wishbone with Virtual Swivel Axis and Split Lower Arm, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	5-link axle, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.77	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver		Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	285 / 45 R22	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	285 / 45 R22	255 / 60 R20

Features

Exterior

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	Full-time	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic	Electronic

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	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, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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)		Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	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	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps		Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	13.1	11.4
Display Screen for Rear Passengers		Optional	Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

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)	18 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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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	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)	16 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, shoulder support forward / back, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (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	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front and Middle Row	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Ebony , Caraway , Perlino , Ebony-Perlino, Deep Garnet	Ebony
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Santorini Black	Pangea Green Metallic
Sodalite Blue	Portofino Blue	Santorini Black Metallic
Selenite Silver	Belgravia Green	Tasman Blue Metallic
High-tech Silver	Eiger Grey	Gondwana Stone Metallic
Polar White	Lantau Bronze	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Fuji White	Fuji White
	Hakuba Silver	Fuji White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

5.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	5.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

Mileage is fantastic and horsepower is awesome

Good very good I bought it 9 years ago and it is working now just like a pro it didn't disappoint me Mileage is fantastic and horsepower is awesome East and West Defender is the best But 1 problem is that is expensive but according to its price it is just fantastic No words for it The waiting period is very much but when you get it you will forget all the other cars and you will again and again just wow! Thank you Have a nice day

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Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover

Rs. 2.36 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Sport

Land RoverRange Rover Sport

Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Velar

Rs. 87.90 Lakh onwards

Land RoverDefender

Rs. 1.04 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Sport

Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

Land RoverDiscovery

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

Land RoverDefender

Rs. 1.04 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Sport

Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

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Land RoverDefender

Rs. 1.04 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

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Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

GLS vs Range Rover vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS, Land Rover Range Rover and Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Land Rover Range Rover price is Rs. 2.36 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to Range Rover and Defender?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the HSE LWB 3.0 Diesel variant, 2997 cc Diesel engine of Range Rover produces 346 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLS, Range Rover and Defender, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLS, Range Rover and Defender comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Land Rover Range Rover vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5209	5252	5018
Width (mm)	2157	2209	2105
Height (mm)	1823	1870	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	3197	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)		219	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460	2569	2186

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	80	90

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

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