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    Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

    Should you buy Defender or Mercedes-Benz GLS? 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 1.03 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts Rs 1.32 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4matic (Petrol). Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLS has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLS has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Defender Vs GLS

    Key HighlightsDefenderMercedes-Benz GLS
    On Road PriceRs.1,78,55,636*Rs.1,68,11,165*
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)29972989
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison

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          Defender
          Defender
          3.0 l Diesel 130 X
            Rs1.52 Cr*
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                Mercedes-Benz GLS
                Mercedes-Benz GLS
                450d Night Edition
                  Rs1.43 Cr*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.1,78,55,636*
                Rs.1,68,11,165*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.3,56,110/month
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                Rs.3,19,984/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.6,14,986
                Rs.5,80,665
                User Rating
                4.6
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                Based on 38 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
                3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
                -
                Displacement (cc)
                2997
                2989
                No. of Cylinders
                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
                345bhp@4000rpm
                362.07bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
                700Nm@1500-3000rpm
                750Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
                4
                4
                Turbo Charger
                Twin
                Yes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
                8-Speed
                9-Speed TRONIC AT
                Drive Type
                AWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                -
                12
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                11.4
                -
                Emission Norm Compliance
                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                191
                250
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
                Air suspension
                Air suspension
                Rear Suspension
                Air suspension
                Air suspension
                Steering Type
                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Steering Gear Type
                Rack & Pinion
                Rack & Pinion
                Front Brake Type
                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Rear Brake Type
                Ventilated Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
                191
                250
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
                6.8 s
                6.1 s
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
                5099
                5209
                Width (mm)
                2008
                2157
                Height (mm)
                1970
                1823
                Wheel Base (mm)
                3022
                2782
                Grossweight (kg)
                3380
                3250
                Approach Angle
                -
                27 °
                Break Over Angle
                -
                15 °
                Departure Angle
                -
                24 °
                Reported Boot Space (Litres)
                499
                355
                Seating Capacity
                5
                7
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
                3 Zone
                5 Zone
                Air Quality Control
                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
                Adjustable
                -
                Adjustable Headrest
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
                -
                Yes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
                -
                Yes
                Active Noise Cancellation
                -
                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
                YesYes
                Cruise Control
                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
                -
                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
                -
                50:50 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
                NoYes
                USB Charger
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
                -
                Yes
                Additional Features

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                "AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with the ability to adjust the intensity of these functions separately or combined ) , Chauffeur Package (rear passenger on the side of the front passenger can move the front passenger seat forward electrically), Rear Comfort Package Plus(Comfort headrests,Comfort center armrest,Extended center armrest,Extended center console), 2 USB ports for charging(Rear), Center armrest(storage compartment), 2 cup holders for the rear, Comfort headrests for the two outer rear seats (Padded additional cushions,Tilt adjustment,Extended comfort center armrest integrated illuminated storage compartment,2 USB interfaces (5 volt charging port) expanded center console,2 cup holders), EASY-PACK tailgate(easily start opening and closing at the push of a button and interrupt it at any time by pressing another button and lower the car from the rear. Lowering the rear makes it easier for you to load and unload), Acoustic Comfort Package(Laminated safety glass for the front and side windows as well as additional insulation measures improve your noise comfort, Acoustic Comfort package reduces outside noises with sound insulation and laminated safety glass, providing a quiet travel atmosphere even at high speeds,The vehicle’s windows are protected by an infrared film, blocking UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining pleasant temperatures even on hot suer days, Sound insulation: The safety glass, coated with acoustic film and insulation, effectively minimizes external noise, such as those from vehicles, tunnel walls, or wet conditions, Infrared-absorbing film: The infrared-absorbing film on the windows effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining a pleasant temperature even during warm suer days.),"

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                Massage Seats
                -
                Front
                Memory Function Seats
                Driver's Seat Only
                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
                All
                All
                Autonomous Parking
                -
                Full
                Glove Box Light
                -
                Yes
                Idle Start Stop System
                -
                Yes
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                -
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                -
                Heated Seats
                Front Only
                -
                Air Conditioner
                YesYes
                Heater
                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
                Height & Reach
                No
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
                Front
                Front
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
                YesYes
                Interior
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
                -
                Yes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                Yes
                Glove Box
                YesYes
                Interior Lighting
                Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
                Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
                Additional Features

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                "Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features),"

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                Digital ClusterYes
                -
                Upholstery
                Leather
                Leather
                Ambient Light Colour
                64
                -
                Exterior
                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 ColoursSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BluePolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLS Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
                YesYes
                Rear Window Wiper
                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNo
                -
                Alloy Wheels
                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
                -
                Yes
                Sun Roof
                -
                Yes
                Side Stepper
                -
                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                YesYes
                Cornering Foglamps
                -
                Yes
                Roof Rails
                YesYes
                LED DRLs
                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
                YesYes
                LED Taillights
                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
                YesYes
                Additional Features

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                "MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"

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                Automatic Headlamps
                YesYes
                Fog Lights
                Front & Rear
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                -
                Sunroof
                Panoramic
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
                Powered
                Automatic
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYesYes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                -
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                10
                Driver Airbag
                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoYes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
                YesYes
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                YesYes
                Rear Camera
                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
                -
                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
                All Windows
                All Windows
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
                -
                Yes
                Sos Emergency Assistance
                YesYes
                Blind Spot Monitor
                YesYes
                Geo Fence Alert
                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
                Yes
                -
                Hill Assist
                YesYes
                360 View Camera
                YesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
                -
                Yes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                5
                -
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
                5
                -
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYes
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Lane Departure WarningYes
                -
                Lane Departure Prevention AssistYes
                -
                Road Departure Mitigation SystemYes
                -
                Driver Attention WarningYes
                -
                Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes
                -
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
                -
                Yes
                Remote Immobiliser
                -
                Yes
                Engine Start Alarm
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYesYes
                Digital Car Key
                -
                Yes
                Hinglish Voice Commands
                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live TrafficYesYes
                Live WeatherYes
                -
                E-Call & I-CallYesYes
                Google / Alexa Connectivity
                -
                Yes
                Crash NotificationYes
                -
                SOS ButtonYesYes
                RSAYes
                -
                Over Speeding AlertYesYes
                Tow Away AlertYes
                -
                In Car Remote Control AppYesYes
                Valet ModeYes
                -
                Remote AC On/OffYesYes
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYesYes
                Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop
                -
                Yes
                Remote Boot Open
                -
                Yes
                Inbuilt APPs
                -
                MBUX
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                YesYes
                Touchscreen
                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
                13.1
                -
                Android Auto
                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
                14
                13
                Rear Entertainment System
                -
                Yes
                Additional Features

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                "Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile), Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multimedia system, Hard-Disc Navigation(Hard-Disc navigation,2D and 3D map display, MBUX voice assistant to input data and start route guidance, even understanding everyday language, online connectivity, map data is updated as needed and automatically via the mobile network.), Smartphone integration (Wireless smartphone integration supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Display apps from selected third-party providers, Access to current software and data e.g. for navigation, traffic information, contact details, messaging, telephony, media, IP radio,User interface optimized for driving,Control of smartphone functions via voice control), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features,HDMI or Bluetooth via mobile device, tablet or laptop. It Has touch and voice input both), Power closing (servo closing function pulls your doors gently and almost silently into the lock),"

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                Usb Ports
                YesYes
                Subwoofer
                1
                -
                Rear Touchscreen
                -
                Yes
                Rear Touch Screen Size
                -
                7.4 inch
                Speakers
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                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 GLS

                  • Still has a massive road presence
                  • Gets well-bolstered seats in the first and second row
                  • Packs a lot of tech with as many as five screens on board
                  • Powerful and well-refined engine options
                  • Offers quite a comfortable ride quality over all types of roads
                • 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 GLS

                  • Third-row seating is not the best for adults
                  • Some cabin design details could have been cleaner
                  • Limited usability of the boot with all rows occupied

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