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

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLS comes in 6 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.32 Cr. The cheapest variant, 450 4Matic, costs ₹1.32 Cr, while the top-end variant, 450d Night Edition, is priced at ₹1.43 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 GLS	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹132.07 Lakh	₹102.90 Lakh
Engine	2999 cc M256M Petrol	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Transmission	9-Speed TRONIC AT	8-Speed

Price

₹132.07 Lakh

₹102.90 Lakh

Engine

2999 cc M256M Petrol

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Transmission

9-Speed TRONIC AT

8-Speed

Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.32 Cr

450 4Matic

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

375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

500Nm@800-5000rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

2999 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

AWD

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

6.1

7.4

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3250 kg

3200 kg

Ground Clearance

200 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

200 mm

Height

1823 mm

1967 mm

Length

5209 mm

4758 mm

Interior Specifications

Seating Capacity

5, 6, 7

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

Break Over Angle

Departure Angle

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Acoustic Vehicle Alert System

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

Driver and Passenger

All Windows

Interior Features

Additional Features

"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features),"

Ambient Light Colour Numbers

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Car Key

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Automatic

Powered

Fog Lights

Front

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 GLS - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹1,05,65,334

Interest: 9.5%

₹10,03,707

Down Payment (20%)

₹26,41,333

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹2,21,892/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 GLS

Exceptionally luxurious and spacious interior with comfortable three-row seating.
Comprehensive safety features and available ADAS.

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 GLS

Fuel efficiency is lower compared to smaller SUVs or hybrids.
Reliance on touchscreens for many controls might require adjustment for some.

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.