Defender vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts at Rs. 94.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the AMG C43 delivers 10 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the AMG C43 a 1991cc engine producing 402.30bhp@6750rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and AMG C43, the Defender is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the AMG C43 stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs AMG C43 Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz AMG C43
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97.00 LakhRs. 94.05 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl10 kmpl
Engine 4395 cc1991 cc
Max power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm402.30bhp@6750rpm
Top speed 210 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs AMG C43 Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMercedes-Benz AMG C43 4Matic
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Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 94.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 1991 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 402.30bhp@6750rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz AMG C43 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 10 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 435 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,81,935 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance AMG C43 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
4395 cc
1991 cc
Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
2.0L M139l
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
1991 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
402.30bhp@6750rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
500Nm@5500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
10 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Adaptive Damping
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
435 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
4791*2033*1450 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
No of Speakers
14
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
No
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
No
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3230 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Feels friendly to drive, just like a normal C-Class Livable ride quality and can be used as a daily driver, luxurious cabin experience, spacious for four people and has a decent boot
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Plastic quality at certain places could’ve been better, You need to ring the 2-litre petrol engine hard to dial up the excitement, rivals offer the same or even better experience at a lower price point, space saver eats into boot space
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Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz AMG C43?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 is cheaper than Defender by ₹2.95 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz AMG C43?
For the 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp@5855-7000rpm of power and 750Nm@1800-5855rpm of torque. Whereas for the 4Matic version, 1991 cc Petrol engine of AMG C43 produces 402.30bhp@6750rpm of power and 500Nm@5500rpm of torque

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