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Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (634 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Land Rover Defender?
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Land Rover Defender has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18413 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE performs decisively better – achieving up to 114 km, about 66 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 635 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls a bit stronger with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Land Rover Defender is slight lighter – 2300 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers to a small extent more room – 786 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs minimal better – up to 2055 L, which is about 180 L more than the Land Rover Defender.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender slightly takes the win – 819 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead 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.
Mercedes GLE
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from about £76,300
Mercedes GLE
Mercedes GLE
The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.
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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 GLE
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
76300 - 175800 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4924 - 4961 mm
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Length
5003 mm
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Width
1947 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1716 - 1797 mm
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Height
1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
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Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
289 - 634 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
213 - 466 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.