Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). XC90 provides the mileage of 11.04 kmpl and Defender provides the mileage of 9.2 kmpl.

GLS vs XC90 vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	XC90	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 97.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	1969 cc	1997 cc
Power	375 bhp	300 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Rs. 1.01 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Land Rover Defender

110 SE 2.0 Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	180	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	6.7	7.4
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	300 bhp	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	420 Nm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.04View Mileage Details	9.2View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		809	828
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, 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

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	275 / 45 R20	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	275 / 45 R20	255 / 60 R20

Features

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	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, 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)
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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment		Optional
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock			Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier			Optional
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four 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	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Vents on Pillars, 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 - Internal Only	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	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	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, extended thigh support forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	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	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Nappa Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All	Optional
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal	Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
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	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Exterior

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 on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	TFT Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	10
Display Screen for Rear Passengers			Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	19	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Onyx Black	Pangea Green Metallic
Sodalite Blue	Platinum Grey	Santorini Black Metallic
Selenite Silver	Denim Blue	Tasman Blue Metallic
High-tech Silver	Bright Dusk	Gondwana Stone Metallic
Polar White	Crystal White	Eiger Grey Metallic
Polar White	Crystal White	Fuji White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.8/5

12 Ratings

5.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.8Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.5Value for Money
		4.5Fuel Economy
		4.5Value 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.

Best car

Too comfortable and safe driving car it's breaking system is more better than another car it is my dream car it's build quality is too expensive and highly best material used in car body.

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Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Sport

Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.01 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

AudiQ7

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Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

AudiQ8

Rs. 1.17 Crore onwards

XC90 comparison with similar cars

VolvoXC90

Rs. 1.01 Crore onwards

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VolvoXC60

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BMWX7

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VolvoXC90

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VolvoXC60

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BMWX5

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VolvoXC40 Recharge

Rs. 54.95 Lakh onwards

VolvoXC90

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VolvoXC60

Rs. 69.90 Lakh onwards

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Defender comparison with similar cars

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Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 2.55 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.40 Crore onwards

Land RoverDefender

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Land RoverRange Rover

Rs. 2.39 Crore onwards

Land RoverDefender

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Mercedes-BenzG-Class

Rs. 2.55 Crore onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Velar

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Land RoverDefender

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Mercedes-BenzG-Class

Rs. 2.55 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Land RoverDefender

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Mercedes-BenzG-Class

Rs. 2.55 Crore onwards

VolvoXC90

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Land RoverDefender

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BMWX5

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GLS vs XC90 vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS, Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to XC90 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 B6 Ultimate variant, 1969 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of XC90 produces 300 bhp of power and 420 Nm of torque. 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLS, XC90 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, XC90 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 Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5209	4953	5018
Width (mm)	2157	1931	2105
Height (mm)	1823	1771	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2984	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	238	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460		2186

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	493	709	857
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	71	90

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	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, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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