Defender vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 97.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.41 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, priced at Rs. 2.38 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the S-Class delivers 115 km/charge kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the S-Class a 2999cc engine producing 429.12bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and S-Class, the Defender is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the S-Class stands out for mileage and top speed.

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Defender vs S-Class Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz S-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97.00 LakhRs. 2.38 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl115 km/charge kmpl
Engine 4395 cc2999 cc
Max power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm429.12bhp
Top speed 210 Km/h250 Km/h

Defender vs S-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450e AMG Line
Rating
54 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 2.38 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 429.12bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz S-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 115 km/charge kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 345 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI Not Available
Rs. 4,60,399 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Defender Insurance S-Class Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
4395 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2999 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
429.12bhp
Range
Not Available
115 km/charge
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
680Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2465 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
4
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20 Min-60kW (10%-80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
67 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
115 km/charge kmpl

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

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

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
5304*1321*1503 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
No of Speakers
14
31
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
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
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
14.4 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
13.1
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
15
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
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
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

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
Yes
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Yes
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
3230 kg
3070 kg

Pros and Cons

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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 best between Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your car. But Mercedes-Benz S-Class is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
The Defender is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz S-Class by ₹1.41 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
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 S 450e AMG Line version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of S-Class produces 429.12bhp of power and 680Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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