Mercedes Benz Gls vs Land Rover Defender

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes Benz Gls

4.0 Petrol Maybach 600 4Matic

2.75 crore

Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender

110 OCTA Black P635 4.4 Petrol

2.62 crore

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Mild Hybrid

Engine Displacement

3982 cc
4395 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

9
8

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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Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Max Motor Power

22hp
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Number of Cylinders

–
8

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

8.5 kmpl
7.3 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

90 litres
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0-100kph

4.9 s
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multilink
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

Turning Radius

6.27 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

22 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R22
275/60 R20

Rear Tyre Size

325/40 R22
275/60 R20

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
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Dimensions

Length

5205 mm
5003 mm

Width

2030 mm
2064 mm

Height

1838 mm
1995 mm

Wheelbase

3135 mm
3023 mm

Ground Clearance

160 mm
323 mm

Kerb Weight

2825 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

520 litres
786 - 1875 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Glove Box

–

Interior Lamps

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Climate Control

4-zone
–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
–

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

12 Volt Port

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Door Pockets

–

Safety

Airbags

9
–

Side Airbag

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Driver Airbag

–

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

–

Parking Camera

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
–

Daytime Running Lights

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer

Digital
–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leather
–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
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Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

Optional
–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered
–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

5
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Entertainment

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

11.6-inch Touchscreen
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Android Auto

–

Apple CarPlay

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

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?

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•10w

At this budget and with these options, there are many directions you could go, all of which have some distinct advantage. The easiest one is the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which offers maximum space for your money, including a third row of seats. It offers the choice of smooth six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, and Mercedes has the widest sales and service network of all these brands, so you're in good hands. Do note that, of these SUVs, this is the most common, and its large size can make it cumbersome to drive around town.The Land Rover Defender could be seen as the best value for money, and the one that offers the most variety, including four- and six- cylinder engines, and various body styles and seating configurations. With a slight stretch in budget, you can even get a supercharged V8 engine, which is incredibly characterful. However, quality in this Land Rover car isn't quite as good as the rest, including its own sibling, the Range Rover Sport.The Sport will push your budget, and even then, it offers a 6-cylinder petrol or diesel in a single HSE trim. However, it is the most rounded offering, mixing sumptuous luxury with good dynamics and characterful engines, not to mention excellent badge value. If you can stretch your budget slightly, this is the one to get.The Porsche Cayenne is the one to choose only if you put driving above all else on your priority list. It is exciting from behind the wheel and is a high-quality, solidly engineered product that also has great badge value. However, its performance focus means it's not as comfortable or easy to drive at low speeds, and many seemingly basic features are optional extras, which means this Porsche car too will push the limits of your budget.Overall, the Range Rover Sport is the best bet for you, or if you want a bit more space, the Mercedes-Benz GLS.

VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS
VehicleLand Rover Defender
VehicleLand Rover Range Rover Sport
VehiclePorsche Cayenne