Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 450d AMG Line is priced at ₹2.90 Cr, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 450d AMG Line comes with 2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz G-Class	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	362 bhp @ 3600 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

₹ 2.90 Cr

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

2.90 Cr

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹5,35,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

4.7

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

8 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

100 litres

89 litres

Bootspace

640 litres

290 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

DC Fast Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

210 kmph

191 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

700 Nm @ 1200 Rpm

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Driving Range

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1015 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

750 Nm @ 1200 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Engine

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

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

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.4 seconds

7.5 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

AWD

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

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

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

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

OM656 Turbocharged I6

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

—

Range

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

9.5 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

362 Bhp @ 3600 Rpm

345 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.4 seconds

6.8 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

—

Idle Start/Stop

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Ground Clearance

241 mm

219 mm

Kerb Weight

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2550 kg

Length

4825 mm

5099 mm

Wheelbase

2890 mm

3022 mm

Width

2187 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

241 mm

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Height

1973 mm

1970 mm

Kerb Weight Range

—

Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Minimum Turning Radius

6.6 metres

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Front Suspension

Independent, Double Wishbone With Coil Springs

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Front Tyres

R20

255 / 60 R20

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

R20

255 / 60 R20

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Trailing-Link, Rigid Axle With Coil Springs

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

—

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Rub-strips

Silver

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Engine Immobilizer

—

Driver Armrest

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

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, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Split Third Row Seat

Third Row Seat Type

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Seat Upholstery

Nappa Leather

Leather

Interior Colours

Macchiato Beige / Black, Nut Brown / Black, Black

Ebony

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Massage Seats

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Dashcam

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

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

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

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

ADAS

Level 2

—

Lane Functions

Lane Keep Assist

—

One Touch Down

All

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

Key

Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Up

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Side Window Blinds

Rear Defogger

Soft-close Door

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

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Display

LCD Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

11.4 inch

Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

Smart Connectivity

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

AM/FM Radio

Audio System

6+ Burmester Speakers

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Clock

Analogue

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

—

Warranty (In Years)

3 Years

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Third Row AC Zone

—

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Air Conditioner

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Air Purifier

Optional

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour (64 Colours)

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Count

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Interior Lamps

Front And Rear

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Differential Lock

Centre & Both Axles

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Full-time

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

✓Iconic design with unmatched off-road capability and premium durability.
✓Extremely powerful diesel engine with refined performance.
✓Luxurious, handcrafted interior with advanced comfort and tech features.
✓3 Differential Locks + Ladder Frame + LOW RANGE = true off-road benchmark.
✓Strong resale value and unique road presence.

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