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    Defender vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

    Should you buy Defender or Mercedes-Benz EQS? 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 1.07 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition (Electric).

    Defender Vs EQS

    Key HighlightsDefenderMercedes-Benz EQS
    On Road PriceRs.1,84,97,597*Rs.1,54,79,726*
    Range (km)-857
    Fuel TypeDieselElectric
    Battery Capacity (kWh)-107.8
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    Defender vs Mercedes-Benz EQS comparison

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          Defender
          Defender
          3.0 l Diesel 130 X
            Rs1.56 Cr*
            *Ex-showroom Price
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                Mercedes-Benz EQS
                Mercedes-Benz EQS
                580 4Matic
                  Rs1.48 Cr*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.1,84,97,597*
                Rs.1,54,79,726*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.3,68,777/month
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                Rs.2,96,456/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.6,30,796
                Rs.5,77,626
                User Rating
                4.5
                Based on 350 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 41 Reviews
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                Running Cost
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                ₹1.26/km
                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
                3.0 Litre D300 Diesel
                Not applicable
                Displacement (cc)
                2997
                Not applicable
                No. of Cylinders
                Not applicable
                Fast Charging
                Not applicable
                No
                Battery Capacity (kWh)
                Not applicable
                107.8
                Motor Type
                Not applicable
                Two permanently excited synchronous motors
                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
                296.3bhp@3750rpm
                750.97bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
                650Nm@1500-2500rpm
                855Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
                4
                Not applicable
                Turbo Charger
                Yes
                Not applicable
                Range (km)
                Not applicable
                857 km
                Battery Warranty
                Not applicable
                8 Years or 160000 km
                Battery Type
                Not applicable
                Lithium-Ion
                Charging Port
                Not applicable
                CCS-II
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
                8-Speed
                1-Speed
                Drive Type
                AWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Electric
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                11.4
                -
                Emission Norm Compliance
                BS VI 2.0
                ZEV
                Top Speed (kmph)
                191
                210
                Drag Coefficient
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                0.20
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
                Air suspension
                Air suspension
                Rear Suspension
                Air suspension
                Air suspension
                Steering Type
                Electric
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                Steering Column
                Tilt & Telescopic
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                Steering Gear Type
                Rack & Pinion
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                Front Brake Type
                Disc
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                Rear Brake Type
                Ventilated Disc
                -
                Top Speed (Kmph)
                191
                210
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
                6.8 s
                4.3 s
                Drag Coefficient
                -
                0.20
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                -
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
                5099
                5216
                Width (mm)
                2008
                2125
                Height (mm)
                1970
                1512
                Wheel Base (mm)
                3022
                2585
                Front Tread (mm)
                -
                1615
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                2585
                Grossweight (kg)
                3380
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                Reported Boot Space (Litres)
                499
                -
                Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
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                110
                Seating Capacity
                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                610
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
                Yes
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                Automatic Climate Control
                3 Zone
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                Air Quality Control
                Yes
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                Accessory Power Outlet
                Yes
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                Rear Seat Headrest
                Adjustable
                Yes
                Adjustable Headrest
                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
                Yes
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                Rear AC Vents
                Yes
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                Multifunction Steering Wheel
                YesYes
                Cruise Control
                Yes
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                Parking Sensors
                Front & Rear
                -
                Engine Start Stop Button
                Yes
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                Voice Commands
                Yes
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                Paddle Shifters
                NoYes
                USB Charger
                Front & Rear
                -
                Additional Features

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                Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanized, Steering wheel shift paddles in silver chrome

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                Memory Function Seats
                Driver's Seat Only
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
                All
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                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                -
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                -
                Heated Seats
                Front Only
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                Air Conditioner
                Yes
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                Heater
                Yes
                -
                Adjustable Steering
                Height & Reach
                -
                KeyLess EntryYes
                -
                Ventilated Seats
                Yes
                -
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
                Yes
                -
                Electric Adjustable Seats
                Front
                -
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Interior
                Leather Seats
                -
                No
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                Yes
                Glove Box
                Yes
                -
                Interior Lighting
                Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
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                Additional Features

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                Electric Art interior( 1 Seats with lumbar support, 2 head restraints in the front and lighting (ARTICO man-made leather in black / space grey). 3 Black trim in a finely-structured look. 4 Door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering. 5 Velor floor mats.6 Ambience lighting)

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                Digital ClusterYes
                -
                Upholstery
                Leather
                -
                Ambient Light Colour
                64
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                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideDefender Rear Right SideMercedes-Benz EQS Rear Right Side
                WheelDefender WheelMercedes-Benz EQS Wheel
                TaillightDefender TaillightMercedes-Benz EQS Taillight
                Front Left SideDefender Front Left SideMercedes-Benz EQS Front Left Side
                Available ColoursTasman 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 ColoursHigh Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYes
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                Fog Lights Front
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                Yes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
                Yes
                -
                Rear Window Wiper
                Yes
                -
                Rear Window Washer
                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNo
                -
                Alloy Wheels
                Yes
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                Yes
                -
                Cornering Headlamps
                -
                Yes
                Roof Rails
                Yes
                -
                Trunk Opener
                -
                Smart
                Heated Wing Mirror
                -
                Yes
                LED DRLs
                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                LED Taillights
                Yes
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                LED Fog Lamps
                Yes
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                Automatic Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Fog Lights
                Front & Rear
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                Antenna
                Shark Fin
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                Sunroof
                Panoramic
                -
                Boot Opening
                Powered
                -
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYes
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                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                -
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                -
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                Yes
                -
                Brake AssistYes
                -
                Central Locking
                Yes
                -
                Child Safety Locks
                Yes
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                Anti Theft Alarm
                Yes
                -
                No. of Airbags
                6
                9
                Driver Airbag
                Yes
                -
                Passenger Airbag
                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoYes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
                Yes
                -
                Traction ControlYes
                -
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                Yes
                -
                Engine Immobilizer
                Yes
                -
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                Yes
                -
                Rear Camera
                With Guidedlines
                -
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
                All Windows
                -
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                Yes
                -
                Sos Emergency Assistance
                Yes
                -
                Blind Spot Monitor
                Yes
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                Hill Descent Control
                Yes
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                Hill Assist
                Yes
                -
                360 View Camera
                Yes
                -
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Yes
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                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                5
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                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
                5
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                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYes
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes
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                Lane Departure WarningYes
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                Lane Departure Prevention AssistYes
                -
                Road Departure Mitigation SystemYes
                -
                Driver Attention WarningYes
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                Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes
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                Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
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                Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
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                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes
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                Advance Internet
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
                -
                Navigation With Live TrafficYes
                -
                Live WeatherYes
                -
                E-Call & I-CallYes
                -
                Crash NotificationYes
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                SOS ButtonYes
                -
                RSAYes
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                Over Speeding AlertYes
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                Tow Away AlertYes
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                In Car Remote Control AppYes
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                Valet ModeYes
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                Remote AC On/OffYes
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                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
                Yes
                -
                Wireless Phone Charging
                Yes
                -
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Yes
                -
                Touchscreen
                Yes
                -
                Touchscreen Size
                13.1
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                Android Auto
                Yes
                -
                Apple Car Play
                Yes
                -
                No. of Speakers
                14
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                Additional Features

                Meridian Surround Sound System

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                Usb Ports
                Yes
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                Subwoofer
                1
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                Speakers
                Front & Rear
                -

                Pros & Cons

                • 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 EQS

                  • Looks like a car from the future
                  • ARAI claimed range stands at 857km
                  • Exhilarating performance, especially with the AMG
                  • Cabin experience is unlike any other luxury car in the market
                  • Excellent pricing as it is being assembled in India
                • 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 EQS

                  • Misses out on rear seat features to be called the S-Cass of electrics
                  • Low ground clearance will have you tip towing on speed breakers

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