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Mercedes V Class vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Q: How much power does the Mercedes V Class deliver on the road?

The Mercedes V Class reaches a peak output of 237 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Mercedes V Class in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 7.10 L.

Q: What maximum speed does the Mercedes V Class reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 220 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Mercedes V Class?

Overall, the Mercedes V Class is 4895 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1907 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Land Rover Defender's engine?

Up to 635 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the Land Rover Defender use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 6 L.

Q: How many kWh does the Land Rover Defender’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 15.40 kWh.

Q: What is the top speed of the Land Rover Defender?

Depending on the model, top speed is 250 km/h.

Compare performance (237 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Land Rover Defender?

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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.

Mercedes V Class has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48200 £, while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 9693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.10 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 clearly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 398 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes V Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls distinct stronger with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 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 evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Mercedes V Class is hardly perceptible lighter – 2192 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers decisively more room – 1410 L compared to 786 L. That’s a difference of about 624 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs clearly better – up to 5010 L, which is about 2932 L more than the Land Rover Defender.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class barely noticeable takes the win – 908 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Defender proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Defender is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Land Rover Defender

Price : 57900 - 172000 £
Body Type : Off-Roader
Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 200 - 635 HP
Consumption L/100km : 6 - 14.4 L
Electric Range : 48 km
Battery Capacity : 15.40 kWh
Seats : 2 - 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4 - 10.2 s
Model Year : 2025
Max Speed : 175 - 250 km/h
Torque : 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 8
Doors : 3 - 5
Model : Defender
Modell : Defender 90 P425, Defender 90 P525 V8, Defender 90 D200, Defender 90 Hardtop D250, Defender 90 D250, Defender 90 D350, Defender 110 P300e, Defender 110 P425, Defender OCTA 110 P635, Defender 110 D200, Defender 110 Hardtop D250, Defender 110 D250, Defender 110 D350, Defender 130 P425, Defender 130 P500 V8, Defender 130 D250, Defender 130 D350, Defender 110 P635
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, D
Trim Level : X AWD Automatik, AWD Automatik, S AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic SE AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic HSE AWD Automatik, Trophy Edition AWD Automatik, Outbound AWD Automatik, OCTA Black AWD Automatik
Power kW : 147 - 467 kW
co2 : 135 - 324 g/km
Engine capacity : 1997 - 5000 cm3
Curb weight : 2300 - 2745 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 89 - 91 L
Trunk capacity : 293 - 786 L
Length : 4323 - 5358 mm
Width : 2008 mm
Height : 1967 - 1995 mm
Brand : Land Rover
Max trunk capacity : 1263 - 2078 L
Payload : 494 - 819 kg

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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 48200 - 83300 £	Price 57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L	Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 48 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 15.40 kWh
co2 187 - 232 g/km	co2 135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 57 - 70 L	Fuel tank capacity 89 - 91 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Bus	Body Type Off-Roader
Seats 6	Seats 2 - 8
Doors 5	Doors 3 - 5
Curb weight 2192 - 2464 kg	Curb weight 2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity 610 - 1410 L	Trunk capacity 293 - 786 L
Length 4895 - 5370 mm	Length 4323 - 5358 mm
Width 1928 mm	Width 2008 mm
Height 1901 - 1908 mm	Height 1967 - 1995 mm
Max trunk capacity 4200 - 5010 L	Max trunk capacity 1263 - 2078 L
Payload 636 - 908 kg	Payload 494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol	Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 237 HP	Power HP 200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 10.7 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed 188 - 220 km/h	Max Speed 175 - 250 km/h
Torque 370 - 500 Nm	Torque 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Power kW 120 - 174 kW	Power kW 147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity 1950 - 1999 cm3	Engine capacity 1997 - 5000 cm3