Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes-Benz GLE Price starts at Rs. 1.12 Crore which is Rs. 14.50 Lakh costlier than base model of Defender priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Defender (Diesel Model) is 11.5 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mercedes-Benz GLE (Diesel Model) is 16 kmpl. In technical specifications, Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine , while Mercedes-Benz GLE (Top Model) is powered by 1993 cc engine. The Comparison Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4Matic can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Defender vs GLE

Key Highlights Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneGLE 450d 4Matic
Engine Type Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 ...
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 362bhp@4000rpm

Defender vs GLE Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4Matic
Rating
54 reviews
12 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.17 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2989 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 362bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz GLE Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Boot Space ... 630 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. 5,06,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,25,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 4.78 Lakh GLE Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
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Displacement
4395 cc
2989 cc
Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
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Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2989 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
362bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
750Nm@1350-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Turbo Charger

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
5.6 Sec
Top Speed
210 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (City)
...
8.6 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
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11.17 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
20
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
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Suspension Front
3
...
Suspension Rear
4
...
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Digital Cluster Size
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12.3 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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Rear Reading Lamp
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
...
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Digital Cluster
Full
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
...
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
64
Glove Box
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
...
630 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
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Wheel Covers
...
ORVM
Powered & Folding
...
Boot Opening
Powered
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Integrated Antenna
LED DRLs
LED Fog Lamps
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LED Taillights
Puddle Lamps
...
Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
...
Side Stepper
...
Projector Headlamps
...
Chrome Grille
...
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Antenna
Shark Fi
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Roof Rails
LED Headlamps
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
4926*2157*1797 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2995 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
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Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
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With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
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Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
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Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
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Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
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No of Speakers
14
8
Adjustable Steering
4
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
...
No of Tweeter
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
...
Power Windows Rear
...
Rear Window Washer
...
Cupholders
Front & Rear
...
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
...
Integrated 2-Din Audio
...
WiFi Connectivity
...
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
...
Heated Seats
Front Only
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Touchscreen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
...
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Voice Commands
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Automatic Headlamps
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Anti Theft Device
...
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Side Airbag Rear
Speed Alert
SOS Emergency Assistance
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Geo-fence Alert
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Driver Airbag
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Day Night IRVM
Keyless Entry
Passenger Airbag
Rear Defogger
...
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Lane Departure Warning
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
...
Remote Horn Light Control
...
Inbuilt Apps
...
Amazon Apple Spotfy Tidal Music Apps
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
SOS Button
RSA
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Digital Car Key
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
Crash Notification
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Boot Open
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

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 GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is cheaper than Defender by ₹1.45 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz GLE?
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 450d 4Matic version, 2989 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 362bhp@4000rpm of power and 750Nm@1350-2800rpm of torque

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