Defender vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

Last Updated: November 8, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 97.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.48 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, priced at Rs. 2.45 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Defender returns a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the AMG EQS offers a claimed 526 km/charge. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the AMG EQS a 107.8kWh battery producing 751bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and AMG EQS, the Defender is the better pick for affordability, while the AMG EQS stands out for top speed.

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Defender vs AMG EQS Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97.00 LakhRs. 2.45 Crore
Mileage / Range 11.5 kmpl526 km/charge
Engine / Battery 4395 cc107.8 kWh
Max power / Motor 626bhp@5855-7000rpm751bhp
Top speed 210 Km/h250 Km/h

Defender vs AMG EQS Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4L V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4Matic Plus
Rating
54 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 2.45 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 751bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz AMG EQS Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 610 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI Not Available
Rs. 4,73,941 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Defender Insurance AMG EQS Insurance
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Displacement
4395 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion battery
Engine Type
4.4 Litre P635 V8 Petrol
Not Available
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
107.8 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Two permanently agitated synchronous motors
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
751bhp
Range
Not Available
526 km/charge
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
1020Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
8
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2655 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II

Drag Coefficient
Not Available
0.23
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
Not Available
Top Speed
210 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
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
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
610 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
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
5223*2125*1518 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2498 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
14
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
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
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
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 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
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
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
All Windows
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Driver
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
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
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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
rearLegroom
929 mm
335 mm
frontLegroom
993 mm
285 mm
rearHeadroom
980 mm
966 mm
frontHeadroom
980 mm
966 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
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
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Which car is best between Defender vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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The Defender is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS by ₹1.48 Crore.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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