Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Comparison

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Land Rover Defender 110 HSE
Rs90.46 Lakh^*
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Rs86.39 Lakh^*
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Land Rover Defender
110 HSE
90.46 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz CLS
300d
86.39 Lakh^*

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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

Should you buy Land Rover Defender or Mercedes-Benz CLS? 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. Land Rover Defender price starts at Rs 73.98 Lakh ex-showroom for 90 (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz CLS price starts Rs 86.39 Lakh ex-showroom for 300d (Diesel). Defender has 1997 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while CLS has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the CLS has a mileage of 19.0 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basic Information	110 HSE	300d
On Road Price	Rs.1,03,95,411^*	Rs.1,01,88,602^*
Offers & Discount	No	No
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,97,855 Check Now	Rs.1,93,925 Check Now
User Rating	4.4 Based on 10 Reviews	4.4 Based on 8 Reviews
Insurance	Rs.3,76,966 Defender Insurance	Rs.3,61,286 CLS-Class Insurance

Basic Information

110 HSE

300d

On Road Price

Rs.1,03,95,411^*

Rs.1,01,88,602^*

Offers & Discount

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,97,855

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Rs.1,93,925

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User Rating

4.4

Based on 10 Reviews

4.4

Based on 8 Reviews

Insurance

Rs.3,76,966
Defender Insurance

Rs.3,61,286
CLS-Class Insurance

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine	Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	1997	1950
Fast Charging	No	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296.3bhp@5500rpm	241.3bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400nm@1500-4000rpm	500Nm@1600-2400rpm
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	CRDI
Turbo Charger	-	No
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8 Speed	7 Speed
Mild Hybrid	No	-
Drive Type	AWD	RWD
Clutch Type	No	No
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine

Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

1997

1950

Fast Charging

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296.3bhp@5500rpm

241.3bhp@4200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage (City)	No	No
Mileage (ARAI)	14.01 kmpl	19.0 kmpl
Mileage (WLTP)	No	No
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	250
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Mileage (City)

Mileage (ARAI)

14.01 kmpl

19.0 kmpl

Mileage (WLTP)

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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Electronic Air Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Adaptive Air Suspension
Steering Type	Electronic	Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Electrical Adjustable Steering
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	12.84 meters	-
Front Brake Type	Twin piston sliding fist caliper	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single piston sliding fist	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.1	6.4
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	-	245/45 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	R20	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Electronic Air Suspension

Adaptive Air Suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link

Adaptive Air Suspension

Steering Type

Electronic

Power

Steering Column

Adjustable

Electrical Adjustable Steering

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5018	4988
Width (mm)	2105	1890
Height (mm)	1967	1435
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	291	-
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2939
Front Tread (mm)	-	1618
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1620
Grossweight (kg)	3200	2445
Rear Headroom (mm)	1025	927
Front Headroom (mm)	1032	1018
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	231	520
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Power folding 3rd Row Seat	No	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Optional	Yes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	No	-
Remote Trunk Opener	No	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	No	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Remote Horn & Light Control	No	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats Front	Yes	No
Heated Seats Rear	No	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	No	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	No	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	No
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	Yes
Smart Key Band	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Rear Curtain	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	3D Surround Camera, Interactive Driver Display, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, Cabin Lighting, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing, Clear Exit Monitor	-
Massage Seats	No	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	Semi
Drive Modes	6	5
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Power Boot

Interior
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Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Optional	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	No	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	14-Way Heated and Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats with 4-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Folding Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish, Carpet Mats, Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates	-
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Interior

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Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

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Available Colors	Gondwana StoneTasman BlueEiger GreyPangea GreenSantorini BlackFuji WhiteIndus Silver+2 More	Hyantich RedDiamond WhiteIridium SilverGraphite GreySelenite Grey MetallicPolar WhiteRuby Black Obsidian BlackCavansite Blue+4 More
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	CoupeAll Coupe Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	No
Fog Lights Rear	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Removable Or Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	Optional	No
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Moon Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	No
Chrome Garnish	No	No
Smoke Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rail	Optional	No
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Body Coloured Roof, Sliding Panoramic Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Signature Graphic with Interior Storage, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Diing, Matrix LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts	-
Tyre Size	-	245/45 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	R20	18
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Exterior

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Wheel

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Available Colors

Gondwana StoneTasman BlueEiger GreyPangea GreenSantorini Black+2 More

Hyantich RedDiamond WhiteIridium SilverGraphite GreySelenite Grey Metallic+4 More

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No Of Airbags	6	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Clutch Lock	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	Yes
Eletronic Stability Control	Yes	-
Advance Safety Features	Stop / Start & Roll Stability Control (RSC), Twin-Speed Transfer Box (High/Low range), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Terrain Response, Electronic Air Suspension, Intrusion Sensor, Front Airbags, with Passenger Seat Occupant Detector, Customer Configurable Autolock, Power Operated Child Locksf	Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	No
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads Up Display	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Cd Player	No	No
Cd Changer	No	No
Dvd Player	No	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	No	No
Mirror Link	No	-
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	No	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	No	-
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	10	-
Connectivity	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay	,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Internal Storage	-	Yes
Number Of Speaker	10	13
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro	-
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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