Defender vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 8.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, priced at Rs. 1.15 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the CLE Cabriolet delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the CLE Cabriolet a 1999cc engine producing 255bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and CLE Cabriolet, the Defender is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the CLE Cabriolet stands out for mileage and top speed.

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Defender vs CLE Cabriolet Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.15 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1999 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm255bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h250 Km/h

Defender vs CLE Cabriolet Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet 300 4Matic AMG Line
Rating
54 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars ConvertibleAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 255bhp@5800rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz CLE Cabriolet Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 12 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 295 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
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,22,462 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 4.73 Lakh CLE Cabriolet Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1997 cc
1999 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
M254 2.0L 4-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1999 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
255bhp@5800rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
400Nm@2000-3200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1985 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
6.6 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
12 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
12 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
4
2
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.85 m
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
2
Boot Space
Not Available
295 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4850*2042*1424 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2865 mm
No. Of Doors
5
2

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
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
Yes
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
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
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
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
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
11
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
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
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
3200 kg
2420 kg

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 cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz CLE Cabriolet?
The Defender is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet by ₹8.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz CLE Cabriolet?
For the 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 300 4Matic AMG Line version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of CLE Cabriolet produces 255bhp@5800rpm of power and 400Nm@2000-3200rpm of torque

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