Land Rover Defender VS Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz GLE are both known as practical family cars. If you regularly have four or five people in the car then space and seating matter as much as mileage. Check the full spec table before finalising anything.
Difference between Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Comparing top models: 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One vs 450d 4Matic. Land Rover Defender's top variant is priced ₹145.40 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Parking Sensors and ADAS.
| Specification | Land Rover Defender | Mercedes-Benz GLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹261.90 Lakh | ₹100.00 Lakh |
| Engine | 4395 cc | 1993 cc |
| Max Power | 626bhp@5855-7000rpm | 265.52bhp@4200rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 9-Speed TRONIC Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 16 kmpl | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE EMI
Loan amount at 8.5% for 5 years: Land Rover Defender EMI is ₹429,862 per month and Mercedes-Benz GLE EMI is ₹164,132 per month.
| Engine | 4395 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Type | 8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Mileage (ARAI) | — | 16 kmpl |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 626bhp@5855-7000rpm | 265.52bhp@4200rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 750Nm@1800-5855rpm | 550Nm@1800-2200rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 9-Speed TRONIC Automatic |
| Length *Width *Height | 4813 mm × 2105 mm × 1995 mm | 4924 mm × 2157 mm × 1795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3023 mm | 2500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Suspension | Air suspension | No |
| Rear Suspension | Air suspension | No |
| Steering | Electric | Electric |
| Additional Steering Features | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Tyres | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Spoiler | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Antenna | Shark Fin | — |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes | — |
| ADAS | Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Road Departure Mitigation System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor | Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor |
| NCAP Rating | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 5 Star | — |
| Airbags | 6 | 9 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | — |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes (with Rear Vents) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Assist | 360° Camera | 360° Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Height & Reach | No |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | With Guidedlines | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | — |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Powered & Folding | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | — |
| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | 14 Front & Rear | 8 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Colours
| Available Colours | Pangea Green Metallic Gondwana Stone Metallic Tasman Blue Metallic Eiger Grey Metallic Santorini Black Metallic Fuji White Tasman Blue Matte White DT Borasco Grey Matte DT Woolstone Green Matte DT Santorini Black White DT Borasco Grey Matte White DT Gondwana Stone Matte White DT Sargasso Blue DT Carpathian Grey Matte DT Woolstone Green Gondwana Stone DT Gondwana Stone Woolstone Green White DT Tasman Blue Fuji White DT Carpathian Grey Matte White DT Carpathian Grey Carpathian Grey White DT Charente Grey DT Carpathian Grey DT Woolstone Green Matte White DT Sedona Red DT Tasman Blue DT Santorini Black Borasco Grey Woolstone Green DT Sedona Red Matte DT Petra Copper DT Gondwana Stone Matte DT Tasman Blue Matte DT Santorini Black Matte Sedona Red Narvik Black Borasco Grey DT Santorini Black Matte White DT Petra Copper Matte DT Gondwana Stone White DT Borasco Grey White DT Sargasso Blue Matte DT Tasman Blue White DT Charente Grey Matte DT | Gray White High Tech Silver Blue Black Grey |
Compare Variants of Land Rover Defender
View All Variants- Sunroof
- ADAS
- 6 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
Land Rover Defender comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 8 / Automatic (TC) | 9 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Engine | 4395 cc - 1997 cc | 2999 cc - 2925 cc | - | 1993 cc - 1950 cc | 1991 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel | Electric | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 626 bhp - 296.3 bhp | 375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp | 355 bhp - 536.40 bhp | 265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp | 416 bhp |
| Mileage | 6.8 - 11.5 kmpl | 12 kmpl | - | 11.17 - 16 kmpl | 10 kmpl |
| Boot Space | - | - | - | 630 Litres | 545 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
Compare Variants of Mercedes-Benz GLE
View All Variants- Sunroof
- ADAS
- 9 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- CarPlay / Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 9 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Engine | 1993 cc - 1950 cc | 1991 cc | - | 2999 cc - 2925 cc | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Max Power | 265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp | 416 bhp | 379 bhp | 375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp | 355 bhp - 536.40 bhp |
| Mileage | 11.17 - 16 kmpl | 10 kmpl | - | 12 kmpl | - |
| Boot Space | 630 Litres | 545 Litres | 333 Litres | - | - |
| Airbags | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
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