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Mercedes A Class vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (421 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Land Rover Defender?
Mercedes A Class vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
A Class
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes A Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,289 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 37 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
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 visibly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
A Class
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is clearly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 860 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more boot space – 786 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 436 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries substantially more – 819 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 334 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,600
Mercedes A Class
Mercedes A Class
Land Rover Defender
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Mercedes A Class
The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.
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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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Mercedes A Class
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
85 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Land Rover
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