Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz GLC and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is priced at ₹77 Lakh, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC comes with 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Mercedes-Benz GLC

₹ 77.00 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

77.00 Lakh

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹1,42,180

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

4.6

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

62 litres

89 litres

Bootspace

620 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)

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

240 kmph

191 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm

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Driving Range

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1015 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Engine

1999 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

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

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.2 seconds

7.5 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

AWD

AC Regular Charging

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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

2.0 Litre With Inline-4 Turbo

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

—

Range

—

Highway Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

14.72 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

345 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.2 seconds

6.8 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

23 Bhp 200 Nm

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ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Ground Clearance

201 mm

219 mm

Kerb Weight

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2550 kg

Length

4716 mm

5099 mm

Wheelbase

2888 mm

3022 mm

Width

1890 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1640 mm

1970 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Front Suspension

—

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R19

255 / 60 R20

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R19

255 / 60 R20

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

Steel

Alloy

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

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Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

—

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

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

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Heated And Cooled

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Interior Colours

Black/ Macchiato Beige And Sienna Brown

Ebony

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Front And Middle Row

Massage Seats

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Split Third Row Seat

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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)

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)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

—

One Touch Down

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Up

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Illuminated

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear Defogger

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Infotainment Screen Size

11.9 inch

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.9 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

Smart Connectivity

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

AM/FM Radio

DVD Playback

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Clock

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

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Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

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

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Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Air Purifier

Optional

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cornering Headlights

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Fog Lights

LED

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Count

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Differential Lock

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

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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Mercedes-Benz GLC

77.00 Lakh

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC

✓Powerful diesel and petrol mild-hybrid engines
✓9G-TRONIC automatic is extremely smooth
✓Standard 4MATIC AWD on both variants
✓Premium cabin quality with large digital displays
✓Excellent ride comfort with adaptive suspension
✓Burmester 3D sound system is segment-leading
✓Advanced ADAS and safety technology
✓Extensive connected-car features via Mercedes-me

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