Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Should you buy Land Rover Defender or Mercedes-Benz GLS? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Land Rover Defender price starts at Rs 1.04 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts Rs 1.34 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4matic (Petrol). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLS has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLS has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Defender Vs GLS

Key Highlights	Land Rover Defender	Mercedes-Benz GLS
On Road Price	Rs.1,84,54,152^*	Rs.1,63,30,005^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	2925
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Land Rover Defender
Rs1.57 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLS
Rs1.39 Cr^*
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Land Rover Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.57 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLS
450d 4matic
1.39 Cr^*
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Basic Information	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	450d 4matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,84,54,152^*	Rs.1,63,30,005^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,51,263/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,10,824/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.6,34,652	Rs.5,64,855
User Rating	4.5 Based on 271 Reviews	4.4 Based on 29 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

450d 4matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,84,54,152^*

Rs.1,63,30,005^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,51,263/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,10,824/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.6,34,652

Rs.5,64,855

User Rating

4.5

Based on 271 Reviews

4.4

Based on 29 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV	-
Displacement (cc)	2997	2925
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296bhp@4000rpm	362.07bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	650Nm@1500rpm	750Nm@1350-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Displacement (cc)

2997

2925

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296bhp@4000rpm

362.07bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	191	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	6.1 s
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	R21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	R21
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	5209
Width (mm)	2008	2157
Height (mm)	1970	1823
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	219	-
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2782
Kerb Weight (kg)	2550	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	3250
Approach Angle	-	27°
Break Over Angle	-	15°
Departure Angle	-	24°
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	355
Seating Capacity	5	7
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	5 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with the ability to adjust the intensity of these functions separately or combined ) , Chauffeur Package (rear passenger on the side of the front passenger can move the front passenger seat forward electrically), Rear Comfort Package Plus(Comfort headrests,Comfort center armrest,Extended center armrest,Extended center console), 2 USB ports for charging(Rear), Center armrest(storage compartment), 2 cup holders for the rear, Comfort headrests for the two outer rear seats (Padded additional cushions,Tilt adjustment,Extended comfort center armrest integrated illuminated storage compartment,2 USB interfaces (5 volt charging port) expanded center console,2 cup holders), EASY-PACK tailgate(easily start opening and closing at the push of a button and interrupt it at any time by pressing another button and lower the car from the rear. Lowering the rear makes it easier for you to load and unload), Acoustic Comfort Package(Laminated safety glass for the front and side windows as well as additional insulation measures improve your noise comfort, Acoustic Comfort package reduces outside noises with sound insulation and laminated safety glass, providing a quiet travel atmosphere even at high speeds,The vehicle’s windows are protected by an infrared film, blocking UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining pleasant temperatures even on hot suer days, Sound insulation: The safety glass, coated with acoustic film and insulation, effectively minimizes external noise, such as those from vehicles, tunnel walls, or wet conditions, Infrared-absorbing film: The infrared-absorbing film on the windows effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining a pleasant temperature even during warm suer days.),"
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Autonomous Parking	-	Full
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

5 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Additional Features

"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with the ability to adjust the intensity of these functions separately or combined ) , Chauffeur Package (rear passenger on the side of the front passenger can move the front passenger seat forward electrically), Rear Comfort Package Plus(Comfort headrests,Comfort center armrest,Extended center armrest,Extended center console), 2 USB ports for charging(Rear), Center armrest(storage compartment), 2 cup holders for the rear, Comfort headrests for the two outer rear seats (Padded additional cushions,Tilt adjustment,Extended comfort center armrest integrated illuminated storage compartment,2 USB interfaces (5 volt charging port) expanded center console,2 cup holders), EASY-PACK tailgate(easily start opening and closing at the push of a button and interrupt it at any time by pressing another button and lower the car from the rear. Lowering the rear makes it easier for you to load and unload), Acoustic Comfort Package(Laminated safety glass for the front and side windows as well as additional insulation measures improve your noise comfort, Acoustic Comfort package reduces outside noises with sound insulation and laminated safety glass, providing a quiet travel atmosphere even at high speeds,The vehicle’s windows are protected by an infrared film, blocking UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining pleasant temperatures even on hot suer days, Sound insulation: The safety glass, coated with acoustic film and insulation, effectively minimizes external noise, such as those from vehicles, tunnel walls, or wet conditions, Infrared-absorbing film: The infrared-absorbing film on the windows effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining a pleasant temperature even during warm suer days.),"

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
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), 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),"
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BluePangea GreenCarpathian GreyEiger GreyYulong WhiteFuji White+6 MoreDefender Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BluePolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLS Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	Yes	-
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BluePolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLS Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Driver and Passenger
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	MBUX
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	13
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile), Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multimedia system, Hard-Disc Navigation(Hard-Disc navigation,2D and 3D map display, MBUX voice assistant to input data and start route guidance, even understanding everyday language, online connectivity, map data is updated as needed and automatically via the mobile network.), Smartphone integration (Wireless smartphone integration supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Display apps from selected third-party providers, Access to current software and data e.g. for navigation, traffic information, contact details, messaging, telephony, media, IP radio,User interface optimized for driving,Control of smartphone functions via voice control), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features,HDMI or Bluetooth via mobile device, tablet or laptop. It Has touch and voice input both), Power closing (servo closing function pulls your doors gently and almost silently into the lock),"
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	7.4 inch
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz GLS?

A ) Land Rover Defender price starts at ₹ 1.04 Cr & Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts at ₹ 1.34 Cr in New Delhi. Land Rover Defender is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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