Defender vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

Mercedes-Benz E-Class price starts at Rs. 80.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 27.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the E-Class delivers 15 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the E-Class a 1999cc engine producing 201bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and E-Class, the E-Class is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Defender stands out for performance.

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Defender vs E-Class Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz E-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 80.00 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmpl15 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1999 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm201bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h240 Km/h

Defender vs E-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMercedes-Benz E-Class E 200BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport
Rating
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Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 80.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1999 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 201bhp@5800rpm 268bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD RWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz E-Class Colors
BMW i5 LWB Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 15 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available Not Available F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 8
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,756 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,53,982 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 3.38 Lakh E-Class Insurance Rs. 3.23 Lakh i5 LWB Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1997 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
200 kW
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
81.6 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
201bhp@5800rpm
268bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
669 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
320Nm@1600-4000rpm
410Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1810 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
4
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
7.5 Sec
6.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
191 Km/h
240 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
15 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
15 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electronic
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
20
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

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

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4949*1880*1468 mm3
5175*2156*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2961 mm
3105 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
5 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
17
Adjustable Steering
4
5
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Center
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
MyBMW App
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available
Not Available

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

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

72% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Mercedes-Benz E-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 105 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz E-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Land Rover Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mercedes-Benz E-Class is better on the grounds of performance and comfort. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor E-Class Defender
Mileage 4.3 4.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 4.1 3.5
Safety 4.8 4.8
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Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mercedes-Benz E-Class is better on the grounds of performance and comfort. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is cheaper than Defender by ₹27.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
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 E 200 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201bhp@5800rpm of power and 320Nm@1600-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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