Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Land Rover Defender
GLS vs Defender
Key Highlights | Mercedes-Benz GLS | Land Rover Defender |
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Price | Rs.1.32 Cr | Rs.1.04 Cr |
Engine Capacity | 2999 cc | 4997 cc |
Power | 375 bhp | 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 10.1 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
GLS specifications | Defender specifications | |
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On Road Price | 1.57 Cr Price Breakup | 1.23 Cr Price Breakup |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
User Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Boot Space (Litres) | 493 Litres | 397 Litres |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Engine Displacement | 2999 cc | 4997 cc |
Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 375 bhp | 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm |
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Exterior
GLS Exterior | Defender Exterior | |
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Sunroof Type | Panoramic | Panoramic |
Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Bootlid Opener | Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic | Yes |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Projector headlight | Yes | - |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
GLS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Defender Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Front Suspension | Adaptive damping system | Double Wishbones Coil Suspension |
Rear Suspension | Adaptive Damping System | Multi-link |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Wheels | Alloy | Alloy |
Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Alloy |
Front Tyre Size | 275/45 R21 | 255/60 R20 |
Rear Tyre Size | 315/40 R21 | 255/60 R20 |
Turning Radius | 6 meters | 5.65 meters |
Tyre Size Spare | 175/65 R15 | 255/65 R19 |
Wheels Size | R21 | R20 |
Instrumentation
GLS Instrumentation | Defender Instrumentation | |
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Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Shift Indicator | No | Yes |
Tachometer | Yes | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | - | - |
Infotainment & Communication
GLS Infotainment & Communication | Defender Infotainment & Communication | |
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Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | 12.3 inch | 11.4 inches |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers | Yes | - |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Gesture Control | - | No |
Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
Speakers | 27 | 6+ |
AM/FM Radio | - | Yes |
USB Compatibility | - | Yes |
Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
GLS Warranty | Defender Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 4 Years/57936 Kms | 3 Years/100000 Kms |
Extended Warranty | 8 years or unlimited kilometers | 10 Years/100000 kms |
Engine & Transmission
GLS Engine & Transmission | Defender Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 2999 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Type | 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine | 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Cylinder Configuration | No | No |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Gears | 8 Speed | 8 |
Power | 375 bhp | 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm |
Battery Capacity | 1.2 kwh | - |
Fast Charging | No | No |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
ARAI Certified Economy | 10 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
Top Speed | 250 kmph | 191 kmph |
Comfort & Convenience
GLS Comfort & Convenience | Defender Comfort & Convenience | |
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Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
Ventilated Seats Type | - | Heated and cooled |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
Leather streering wheels | - | Yes |
Drive Modes | 4 | - |
Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
Safety
GLS Safety | Defender Safety | |
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NCAP Rating | - | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
Airbags | 9 | 6 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | Yes | Yes |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Head Rest | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
GLS Dimensions & Capacity | Defender Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 5209 mm | 5018 mm |
Width | 2157 mm | 2105 mm |
Height | 1823 mm | 1967 mm |
Wheelbase | 3135 mm | 3022 mm |
Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 218 mm |
No. of Seats | 7 | 6 |
No. of Doors | 5 | 4 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 Litres | 89 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 Litres | 7 Litres |
Boot Space | 493 Litres | 397 Litres |
Kerb Weight | 2525 kg | 2158 kg |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Land Rover Defender
Safety
GLS comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, ADAS, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. Defender has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, ADAS, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.
Body
GLS has doors and seats. It is an with 493 Litres boot space, 90 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 2157 mm wide, 1823 mm high and 5209 mm long. It has 2525 kg kerb weight and 3135 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Defender is an with doors and seats ,89 Litres fuel tank capacity, 397 Litres boot space, 218 mm ground clearance.It has 1967 mm height, 5018 mm length, 2105 mm width, and 2158 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
Mercedes-Benz GLS comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And Defender comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission.