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Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes GLE vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Defender

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly 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

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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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more range – reaching up to 92 km, about 44 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers only slightly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE 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 Mercedes GLE delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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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, Land Rover Defender is only slightly lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers slightly more boot space – 786 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries a bit more – 819 kg compared to 675 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender comes out clearly 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.

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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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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Reviews Mercedes GLE

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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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
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 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
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

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

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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