Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes-Benz GLE Price starts at Rs. 1.10 Crore which is Rs. 13.00 Lakh costlier than base model of Land Rover Defender priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl . In technical specifications, Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine , while Mercedes-Benz GLE (Top Model) is powered by 1993 cc engine. The Comparison Land Rover Defender 5.0 130 V8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4Matic can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Defender vs GLE

Key Highlights Defender 5.0 130 V8GLE 450d 4Matic
Engine Type 3.0 Litre Diesel Engine ...
Max Power 517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm 362bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 6.8 Kmpl ...

Defender vs GLE Key Highlights

Basic Info Defender 5.0 130 V8GLE 450d 4Matic
Rating
90 reviews
28 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.34 Crore View On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Crore View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4998 cc 2989 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars SUV,Luxury,HybridsAll SUV Cars
Max Power 517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm 362bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Defender Colors
GLE Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 6.8 Kmpl ...
Boot Space 397 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. 4,54,403 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,22,462 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 9.35 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 4.72 Lakh GLE Insurance
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Engine Type
3.0 Litre Diesel Engine
...
Engine Displacement
4998 cc
2989 cc
Max Power
517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm
362bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
625Nm@2500-5500rpm
750Nm@1350-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Valve Configuration
SOHC
...
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
...
Kerb Weight
2544 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
...
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
8 Sec
5.6 Sec
Fuel Capacity
89 Liters
...
Top Speed
191 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
6.8 Kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Double wishbones Coil Suspensio
...
Suspension Rear
Multi-link
...
Brakes Front
Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Disc
Brakes Rear
Single piston sliding fist
Disc
Steering Type
Electronic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
11.3 meters
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
12-Way Electric Memory Front Seats with 2-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Fixed Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish. Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, Cabin Lighting
...
Fabric Upholstery
2
...
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Digital Cluster
...
Full
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
64
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
397 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
...
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured Roof, Standard Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Dimming, Premium LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
...
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Turn indicators on ORVM
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
2
Length*Width*Height
4583*2105*1974 mm3
4926*2157*1797 mm3
Wheelbase
...
2995 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
3D Surround Camera, Interactive Driver Display, Clear Exit Monitor, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing
...
USB Charger
...
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridianâ„¢ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
...
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
...
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
6
...
No of Speakers
10
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Adjustable
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touch Screen size
10
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Touch Screen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
2
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Lumbar Support
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
...
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Head Lamps
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Head Lights
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Moon Roof
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
2
Head-Up Display
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Stop / Start & Roll Stability Control (RSC), Twin-Speed Transfer Box (High/Low range), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Terrain Response, Coil Suspension, Intrusion Sensor, Front Airbags, with Passenger Seat Occupant Detector, Customer Configurable Autolock, Power Operated Child Locks
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Day Night Rear View Mirror
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
...
Rear Camera
...
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Digital Car Key
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Boot Open
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Land Rover Defender

  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.

Land Rover 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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Defender Vs GLE Comparison FAQs

Which car is cheaper Defender vs GLE?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 1.19 Crore.

Which car offers better performance Defender vs GLE?

For the 5.0 130 V8 version, 4998 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 517.63bhp@6000-6500rpm of power and 625Nm@2500-5500rpm 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

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Land Rover Defender
  • One of the best suv ever seen. Hats off for the design. 💯 recommended for those who can afford.

    Te Amo few weeks ago
  • good good good good good good good

    Sai Ganjikunta few weeks ago
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