Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Defender and Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB is priced at ₹1.17 Cr.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB comes with 2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Defender	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	345 bhp	362 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Diesel

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

₹ 1.16 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.52 Cr

1.16 Cr

EMI

₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,15,116

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

8 Person

5 Person

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Bootspace

290 litres

630 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

89 litres

85 litres

Doors

5 Doors

ClutchType

—

Alternate Fuel

Top Speed

191 kmph

250 kmph

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Range

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Max Motor Performance

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Driving Range

1015 km

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Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.8 seconds

5.6 seconds

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp

362 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Idle Start/Stop

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2989 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Turbocharged

Mileage - Owner Reported

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Battery Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

OM656 Turbocharged I6

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

—

Electric Motor

—

Mileage (ARAI)

11.4 kmpl

14.4 kmpl

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Diesel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

1500 Rpm

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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11.17 kmpl

City Mileage

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7.11 kmpl

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.5 seconds

5.6 seconds

AC Regular Charging

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

Wheelbase

3022 mm

2995 mm

Width

2008 mm

2015 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Length*Width*Height

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Kerb Weight

2550 kg

2430 kg

Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Ground Clearance

219 mm

215 mm

Shoulder Room

—

Length

5099 mm

4926 mm

Height

1970 mm

1797 mm

Knee Room

—

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Four Wheel Steering

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Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.9 metres

Front Tyres

255 / 60 R20

275 / 50 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 60 R20

275 / 50 R20

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Body-coloured Bumpers

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest 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, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Third Row Seat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Driver Seat Adjustment

Interior Colours

Ebony

Macchiato Beige / Black, Black

Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Front Only

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Headrests

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Third Row Seat Type

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Lane Departure Prevention

Blind Spot Detection

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Dashcam

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

One Touch Up

All

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Rear Wiper

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Soft-close Door

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Internal Hard Drive

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

DVD Playback

Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

12.3 inch

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

12.3 inch

Speakers

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

Apple CarPlay

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Voice Command

AUX Compatibility

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Distance to Empty

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

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Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

Optional

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Heater

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED,LED

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

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Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV