Land Rover Defender vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
When we compare the Land Rover Defender's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Defender's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Defender is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Pricing: A used 2025 Land Rover Defender ranges from $60,387 to $114,346 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is priced between $158,255 to $259,999. For a new model, the Land Rover Defender's price is between $67,921 and $131,305, with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class priced between $165,883 and $239,149.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Defender loses 50.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses 39.8 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz G-Class retains 11.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Defender.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Defender’s base engine makes 296 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class base engine makes 443 horsepower. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The G-Class is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles.This gives the Land Rover Defender the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67921 - 131305
Starting MSRP:
56900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
165883 - 239149
Starting MSRP:
148250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
77231
Price Range:
60387 - 114346
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
212747
Price Range:
158255 - 259999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
59511
Depreciation %:
0.40142291
Resale Value $:
88739
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Defender
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
22.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.435
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4131032167349544
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.85731972264485
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Land Rover Defender Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 17Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110 P300 S, 110 P400 S, 110 P400 Sedona Red, 110 P400 X, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P635 OCTA, 110 P635 OCTA Edition One, 110 V8 P525, 130 P300 S, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 S, 130 P400 X, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 V8 P500, 90 P300 S, 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 90 V8
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
AMG G 63, G 550
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
443 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 21 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 19 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
143.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4570 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5534 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
77.7 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Tasman Blue Metallic
Brown
Gondwana Stone Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
Green
Pangea Green Metallic
Silver
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
White
Fuji White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Khaki/Ebony
Black
Ebony
Brown
Caraway/Ebony
Gray
Light Cloud / Light Cloud/Lunar
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige / Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black / Black w/ Bengal Red A-Band / Black w/ Bronze Stitching / Black w/ Catalana Beige A-Band / Black w/ Espresso Brown A-Band / Black w/ Gold Stitching / Black w/ Lime Green A-Band / Black w/ Lime Green Stitching / Black w/ Platinum White A-Band / Black w/ Red Pepper A-Band / Black w/ Red Stitching / Black w/ Saddle Brown A-Band / Black w/ Sage Blue A-Band / Black w/ Titanium Grey A-Band / Black w/ White Stitching / Black w/ Yacht Blue Stitching
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Black / Nut Brown/Black / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Black / Tartufo Brown/Black
Gray
Dove Grey/Black / Sage Grey / Sage Grey/Black / Titanium Grey Pearl / Titanium Grey Pearl/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Bengal Red/Black / Red Pepper / Red Pepper/Black
White
Platinum White / Platinum White/Black
