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 98 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts Rs 94.05 Lakh ex-showroom for 4Matic (Petrol). Defender has 5000 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 14.01 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.2,99,37,788^*	Rs.1,08,31,452^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	4367	1991
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Defender
Rs2.60 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
Rs94.05 Lakh^*
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Defender
4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
2.60 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
4Matic
94.05 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One	4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,99,37,788^*	Rs.1,08,31,452^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.5,90,907/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,06,168/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.10,33,388	Rs.3,91,902
User Rating	4.5 Based on 332 Reviews	4.2 Based on 7 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,99,37,788^*

Rs.1,08,31,452^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.5,90,907/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,06,168/month

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Insurance

Rs.10,33,388

Rs.3,91,902

User Rating

4.5

Based on 332 Reviews

4.2

Based on 7 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8	2.0L M139l
Displacement (cc)	4367	1991
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	626bhp	402.30bhp@6750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	750Nm@6000rpm	500Nm@5500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8

2.0L M139l

Displacement (cc)

4367

1991

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

626bhp

402.30bhp@6750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	240	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Adaptive Damping
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	6.42	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	240	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4 s	-
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	-
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5018	4791
Width (mm)	2105	2033
Height (mm)	1967	1450
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	228	-
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2603	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	112
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	435
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Reading Lamp
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
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 Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Puddle Lamps	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

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 White+36 MoreDefender Colours

Spectral BlueWhiteHigh Tech SilverPolar WhiteObsidian BlackAMG C43 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	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 Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Navigation With Live Traffic

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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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