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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Mercedes V Class?

Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes V Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 398 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is very slightly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries very slightly more – 908 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Dythe fourika
24 May 2026, 22:30:46

Fan of Subaru Forester cars, old 1997 model, automatic, petrol.

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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