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Mercedes SL Class vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (816 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Land Rover Defender?
Mercedes SL 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.
SL Class
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Land Rover Defender is significantly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,847 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more range – reaching up to 48 km, about 36 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.
Defender
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 Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm more.
SL Class
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is visibly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 546 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries significantly more – 819 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 444 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior 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.
from £57,900
Land Rover Defender
Mercedes SL Class
Land Rover Defender
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Mercedes SL Class
The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.
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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 SL Class
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 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
12 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
206 - 309 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
Roadster
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
4
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 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
1,915 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
145 - 375 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 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
500 - 1,420 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
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 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
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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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