Defender vs Mercedes-Benz V Class

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 33.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz V Class, priced at Rs. 1.40 Crore. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the V Class a 1951cc engine producing 233.33bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and V Class, the Defender is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the V Class stands out for top speed.

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Defender vs V Class Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMercedes-Benz V Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.40 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 1997 cc1951 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm233.33bhp
Top speed 191 Km/h220 Km/h

Defender vs V Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMercedes-Benz V Class V300d
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Brand Name Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.40 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1951 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MinivansAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 233.33bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mercedes Benz V Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 5010 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 7
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,70,823 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 5.69 Lakh V Class Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1997 cc
1951 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
2-litre turbo-diesel
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1951 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
233.33bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
500Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2486 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
8 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
70 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
220 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.9 m
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Reported Boot Space
499 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
6
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
5010 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
5370*1928*1901 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
3430 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Smartphone integration² comprising Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
15
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Smartphone integration² comprising Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay
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
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Heated Seats
Front Only
Front & Rear
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
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
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
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
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
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Curtain,Center
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Rear Sunblinds
Not Available
Rear Window
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
MBUX Apps
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
E Manual
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Crash Notification
Yes
Yes
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
Yes

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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Land Rover Defender Vs Mercedes Benz V Class FAQs

Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz V Class?
The Defender is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz V Class by ₹33.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz V 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 V300d version, 1951 cc Diesel engine of V Class produces 233.33bhp of power and 500Nm of torque

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