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Mercedes GLS vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes GLS

Land Rover Defender

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £. That’s a price difference of around 38263 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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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 minimal edge – offering 635 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls slightly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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 a bit more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Land Rover Defender is to a small extent lighter – 2300 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more room – 786 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 431 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs to a small extent better – up to 2400 L, which is about 322 L more than the Land Rover Defender.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender somewhat takes the win – 819 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Defender shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £57,900
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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
  • Electric Range : 48 km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
96100 - 208500 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover

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Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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