Defender vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

Defender Vs CLS

Key Highlights	Defender	Mercedes-Benz CLS
On Road Price	Rs.1,86,92,865^*	Rs.99,73,296^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Defender
Rs1.59 Cr^*
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Rs84.70 Lakh^*
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Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.59 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz CLS
300d
84.70 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	300d
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,86,92,865^*	Rs.99,73,296^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,55,804/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.6,42,365	Rs.3,55,846
User Rating	4.5 Based on 282 Reviews	4.4 Based on 10 Reviews
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Basic Information

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

300d

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,86,92,865^*

Rs.99,73,296^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,55,804/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.6,42,365

Rs.3,55,846

User Rating

4.5

Based on 282 Reviews

4.4

Based on 10 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV	Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	2997	1950
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296bhp@4000rpm	241.3bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	650Nm@1500rpm	500Nm@1600-2400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDI
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	No	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	7 Speed
Drive Type	AWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

2997

1950

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296bhp@4000rpm

241.3bhp@4200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	191	250
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

11.4

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

BS VI

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Electrical Adjustable Steering
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	6.4
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	245/45 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Adaptive Air Suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Adaptive Air Suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Electrical Adjustable Steering

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	4988
Width (mm)	2008	1890
Height (mm)	1970	1435
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	219	-
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2939
Front Tread (mm)	-	1618
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1620
Kerb Weight (kg)	2550	1905
Grossweight (kg)	-	2445
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
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	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	No
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	No
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Rear Curtain	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Semi
Drive Modes	-	5
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Upholstery	Leather	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours	-
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	CoupeAll Coupe Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	No
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	Yes	No
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	245/45 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Exterior

Available Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

CoupeAll Coupe Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	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	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Clutch Lock	-	No
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door 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
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	13
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Defender and Mercedes-Benz CLS?

A ) The mileage of Defender is 11.4 kmpl & the mileage of CLS is 19 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz CLS gives better mileage than Defender.

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