Defender vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Should you buy Defender or Mercedes-Benz AMG C43? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Defender price starts at Rs 99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0L Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts Rs 94.05 Lakh ex-showroom for 4Matic (Petrol). Defender has 4395 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while AMG C43 has 1991 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the AMG C43 has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Defender Vs AMG C43

Key Highlights	Defender	Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
On Road Price	Rs.3,01,14,873^*	Rs.1,08,36,252^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	4395	1991
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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4.4L V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
2.62 Cr^*
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4Matic
94.05 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	4.4L V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One	4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.3,01,14,873^*	Rs.1,08,36,252^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.5,91,655/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,06,248/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.10,39,172	Rs.3,91,902
User Rating	4.5 Based on 352 Reviews	4.2 Based on 7 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

4.4L V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.3,01,14,873^*

Rs.1,08,36,252^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.5,91,655/month

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Rs.2,06,248/month

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Insurance

Rs.10,39,172

Rs.3,91,902

User Rating

4.5

Based on 352 Reviews

4.2

Based on 7 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	4.4 Litre P635 V8 Petrol	2.0L M139l
Displacement (cc)	4395	1991
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	626bhp@5855-7000rpm	402.30bhp@6750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	750Nm@1800-5855rpm	500Nm@5500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

4.4 Litre P635 V8 Petrol

2.0L M139l

Displacement (cc)

4395

1991

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

626bhp@5855-7000rpm

402.30bhp@6750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

750Nm@1800-5855rpm

500Nm@5500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

9-Speed TRONIC AT

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Adaptive Damping
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	210	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4 s	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4813	4791
Width (mm)	2105	2033
Height (mm)	1995	1450
Wheel Base (mm)	3023	-
Grossweight (kg)	3230	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	112
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	435

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	Reading Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours	Spectral BlueWhiteHigh Tech SilverPolar WhiteObsidian BlackAMG C43 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Powered	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	13.1	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	14	-
Additional Features	Meridian Surround Sound System more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	1	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Defender
- Legendary road presence: Unmatchable look thanks to its rugged yet modern design
- Can go anywhere: Unmatched off-road capability, made easy with electronics
- More than just an off-roader: Comfortable, spacious, and practical for family use
- Packs a punch: Powerful petrol engine with highway composure
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- Great performance despite a smaller engine
- AMG touches in the cabin make the interiors a special experience
- Ambient lighting looks great
- 4.7 seconds to 100kmph means it’s really really quick too
- Still has all the space and practicality of a luxury sedan

Defender
- High price: Feels expensive for what equipment and premiumness it offers
- Not so premium: Interior quality not as plush as price suggests
- Bumpy city drives: Suspension can feel firm on smaller bumps in the city
- Brakes could be sharper
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- Ride not as comfortable as the regular C-Class
- To get the best of the engine takes more effort
- More expensive than similar sporty rivals

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