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Mercedes GLC vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes GLC vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

GLC

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLC is slightly cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,530 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers significantly more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 80 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.

GLC

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is a bit lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers visibly more boot space – 786 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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Józef
6 Aug 2026, 16:38:33

With air suspension it's very comfortable, pleasant to drive and economical.

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David
23 Jul 2026, 09:55:25

There's no comparison: Mercedes has spent 140 years creating genuine marvels of automotive engineering, while ZEEKR has been around for, at most, four years — they can't be compared.

Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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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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Reviews Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Mercedes GLC offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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