Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class and Land Rover Defender. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class price is Rs. 2.72 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is available in 3982 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).

Maybach S-Class vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Maybach S-Class	Defender
Price	Rs. 2.72 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	3982 cc	1997 cc
Power	496 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

S 580 4MATIC

Rs. 2.72 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

S 580 4MATIC

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
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COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.8	7.4
Engine	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0L M176 Twin-Turbocharged V8 + 48V Mild Hybrid	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	496 bhp @ 5500 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, 'Airmatic' air springs	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, 'Airmatic' air springs	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.7	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R19	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R19	255 / 60 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt)	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	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
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, extended thigh support forward / back)	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, extended thigh support forward / back)	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	14 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back)	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 Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Magma Grey / Espresso Brown, Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Porcelain / Black, Mahogany Brown / Silk Beige, Mahogany Brown / Silk Beige, Silk Beige / Titanium Grey Pearl	Ebony
Rear Armrest	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
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
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
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	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.8	11.4
Display Screen for Rear Passengers		Optional
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		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Nautic Blue	Pangea Green Metallic
	Onyx Black	Santorini Black Metallic
	Emerald Green	Tasman Blue Metallic
	designo Diamond White Bright	Gondwana Stone Metallic
		Eiger Grey Metallic
		Fuji White

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Maybach S-Class vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class and Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class price is Rs. 2.72 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 Maybach S-Class compared to Defender?

For the S 580 4MATIC variant, 3982 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of Maybach S-Class produces 496 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 2000 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.

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5469	5018
Width (mm)	1921	2105
Height (mm)	1510	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3396	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)		218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2275	2186

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	76	90

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	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
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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