Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mercedes-Benz GLE and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE comes in 5 variants. Engine options include Diesel and Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1 Cr. The cheapest variant, 300d 4Matic AMG Line, costs ₹1 Cr, while the top-end variant, 450d 4Matic, is priced at ₹1.17 Cr. The Land Rover Defender comes in 14 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.03 Cr. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, costs ₹1.03 Cr, while the top-end variant, 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One, is priced at ₹2.62 Cr.

Specification	Mercedes-Benz GLE	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹100.00 Lakh	₹102.90 Lakh
Engine	1993 cc OM654 Turbocharged I4 Diesel	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Transmission	9-Speed TRONIC	8-Speed

Price

₹100.00 Lakh

₹102.90 Lakh

Engine

1993 cc OM654 Turbocharged I4 Diesel

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Transmission

9-Speed TRONIC

8-Speed

Mercedes-Benz GLE

₹ 1 Cr

300d 4Matic AMG Line

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

265.52bhp@4200rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

550Nm@1800-2200rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

1993 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

6.9

7.4

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Highway Mileage

16 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200 kg

Ground Clearance

215 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

215 mm

Height

1795 mm

1967 mm

Length

4924 mm

4758 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

630 Litres

Seating Capacity

5, 6, 7

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Not Available

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Not Available

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Ambient Light Colour Numbers

Digital Cluster

Full

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Upholstery

Leather

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Not Available

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Automatic

Powered

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Mercedes-Benz GLE - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹80,00,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,60,000

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,00,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,68,015/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹82,32,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,82,040

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,58,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,72,887/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Mercedes-Benz GLE

No pros available

Things We Like in Land Rover Defender

Luxurious and highly versatile interior with multiple seating configurations.
Comfortable on-road ride quality for a go-anywhere SUV.

Things We Don't Like in Mercedes-Benz GLE

No cons available

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Defender

Large dimensions, particularly for the 110 and 130, can make city maneuvering challenging.
Fuel efficiency can be low for higher-powered petrol engines.