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Mercedes S-Class vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (635 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Land Rover Defender?
Mercedes S-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.
S-Class
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.
Land Rover Defender is substantially cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,162 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 70 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
Both models deliver identical power – 635 HP each.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
S-Class
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is only slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 256 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries a bit more – 819 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead overall 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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Mercedes S-Class
Mercedes S-Class
Land Rover Defender
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Mercedes S-Class
The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.
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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 S-Class
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 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
98 - 118 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
50 - 252 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
Sedan
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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
2,165 - 2,650 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 530 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
1,921 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
420 - 660 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
336 - 635 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 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
560 - 850 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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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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