Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLE price starts at Rs. 1.00 Crore, which is Rs. 7.00 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 GLE delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the GLE a 1993cc engine producing 265.52bhp@4200rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and GLE, the GLE is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Defender stands out for performance.

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Defender vs GLE Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz GLE
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.00 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1993 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm265.52bhp@4200rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h230 Km/h

Defender vs GLE Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line
Rating
54 reviews
12 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.00 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1993 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 265.52bhp@4200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
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
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 16 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 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. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,93,445 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 4.15 Lakh GLE Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1997 cc
1993 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
OM654 Turbocharged I4
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1993 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
265.52bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
550Nm@1800-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
6.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
93 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
230 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
16 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
16 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
19
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Full
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
630 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
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
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4924*2157*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2500 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

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
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
8
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
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
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
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
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
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
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
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
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Amazon Apple Spotfy Tidal Music Apps
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
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 Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 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
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 ₹7.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz GLE?
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 300d 4Matic AMG Line version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265.52bhp@4200rpm of power and 550Nm@1800-2200rpm of torque

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