Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes Benz Gls

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Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender

110 OCTA Black P635 4.4 Petrol

2.62 crore

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes Benz Gls

4.0 Petrol Maybach 600 4Matic

2.75 crore

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Mild Hybrid
N/A

Engine Displacement

4395 cc
3982 cc

Number of Cylinders

8
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Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
9

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

635 hp at 5855 - 7000 rpm
557hp at 6000-6500rpm

Max Engine Torque

750 Nm at 1800 - 5855 rpm
770Nm at 2500-5000rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Lockable Differential/s

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Max Motor Power

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22hp

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
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Official Fuel Economy

7.3 kmpl
8.5 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

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11 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

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Fuel Tank Capacity

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90 litres

0-100kph

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4.9 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multilink

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
22 inches

Front Tyre Size

275/60 R20
285/45 R22

Rear Tyre Size

275/60 R20
325/40 R22

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

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Powered

Steering Adjust

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Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

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6.27 m

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

5003 mm
5205 mm

Width

2064 mm
2030 mm

Height

1995 mm
1838 mm

Wheelbase

3023 mm
3135 mm

Ground Clearance

323 mm
160 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

786 - 1875 litres
520 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

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2825 kg

Comfort

12 Volt Port

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Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Door Pockets

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Interior Lamps

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

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Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

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All

Digital Instrument Cluster

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Fully Digital

Glove Box

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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Remote Locking

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Keyless Entry

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Push Button Start

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Climate Control

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4-zone

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Rear Power Outlet

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Sunroof

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Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

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Cruise Control

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Auto Parking

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Launch Control

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Dead Pedal

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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Safety

Overspeed Warning

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Airbags

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9

Side Airbag

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Curtain Airbag

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Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Driver Airbag

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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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Passenger Airbag

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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

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Electronic Parking Brake

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Traction Control

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Electronic Stability Control

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Hill Start Assist

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Hill Descent Control

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Central Locking

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Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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Child Safety Lock

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ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

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Automatic Headlamps

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Automatic Wipers

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Rear Washer/Wiper

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Rear Defogger

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Day/Night Interior Mirror

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Auto

Parking Sensors

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Parking Camera

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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Blind Spot Monitor

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Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

ORVM turn indicators

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Body Coloured Bumpers

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Projector Headlamps

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Headlight Type

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LED

Daytime Running Lights

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Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

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Digital

Tachometer

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Digital

Trip Meter

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Average Speed

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Distance to Empty

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Gear Indicator

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Shift Indicator

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Head-up Display

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Seat Material

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Leather

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver's Seat Height Adjust

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Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

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Driver's Seat Memory

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Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

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Front Passenger Seat Memory

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Adjustable Front Headrests

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Ventilated Seats

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Front & Rear

Heated Seats

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Massage Seats

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Front Seat Armrest

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Rear Seat Armrest

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Adjustable Rear Headrests

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Individual Chairs at Rear

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Optional

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

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Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Split

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Third Row Seats

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Third Row Seats Fold

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Third Row Seats Split

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Seat Count

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5

Entertainment

Audio System

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CD Player

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USB Input

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AUX Input

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Bluetooth Audio Streaming

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Bluetooth Telephone Function

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Steering Audio Controls

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Steering Phone Controls

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Wireless Phone Charging

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Display

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11.6-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

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Apple CarPlay

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MirrorLink

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Web Browser

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Video Player

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Satellite Navigation

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On-board

Voice Commands

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Gesture Controls

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Touchpad

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Rear Entertainment Screens

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Questions you may find useful

•17w

Hello, I am planning to buy an SUV for around Rs 1.5 crore. My options are the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Sport, and Porsche Cayenne. Which one should I go for?