Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Should you buy Defender or Mercedes-Benz GLE? 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 1.05 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLE price starts Rs 99 Lakh ex-showroom for 300d 4Matic AMG Line (Diesel). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLE has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLE has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Defender Vs GLE

Key Highlights	Defender	Mercedes-Benz GLE
On Road Price	Rs.1,86,92,865^*	Rs.1,37,28,696^*
Mileage (city)	-	8.6 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2997	2989
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Defender
Rs1.59 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
Rs1.17 Cr^*
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Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.59 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
450d 4Matic
1.17 Cr^*
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Basic Information	3.0 l Diesel 130 X	450d 4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,86,92,865^*	Rs.1,37,28,696^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,55,804/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,61,308/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.6,42,365	Rs.4,79,246
User Rating	4.5 Based on 284 Reviews	4.2 Based on 17 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

450d 4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,86,92,865^*

Rs.1,37,28,696^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,55,804/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,61,308/month

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Insurance

Rs.6,42,365

Rs.4,79,246

User Rating

4.5

Based on 284 Reviews

4.2

Based on 17 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV	-
Displacement (cc)	2997	2989
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296bhp@4000rpm	362bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	650Nm@1500rpm	750Nm@1350-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Displacement (cc)

2997

2989

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

296bhp@4000rpm

362bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	8.6
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	11.17
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	11.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	191	250
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	191	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	5.6
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	20	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	20	20
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5099	4926
Width (mm)	2008	2157
Height (mm)	1970	1797
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	219	-
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2995
Kerb Weight (kg)	2550	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	499	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	630
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
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	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	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	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	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear
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
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	-	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours	GrayWhiteHigh Tech SilverBlueBlackGrey+1 MoreGLE Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	Yes	-
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	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	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	255/60 R20	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
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Exterior

Available Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

GrayWhiteHigh Tech SilverBlueBlack+1 MoreGLE Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV 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	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Adaptive High Beam Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12.3
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	8
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Amazon Apple Spotfy Tidal Music Apps
Tweeter	-	4
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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