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Land Rover Defender vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

When we compare the Land Rover Defender to the Mercedes-Benz GLS, the Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Defender versus the Mercedes-Benz GLS, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Land Rover Defender versus Mercedes-Benz GLS Pricing

A used 2023 Land Rover Defender ranges from $76,957 to $149,935 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced between $86,782 to $198,549. For a new model, the Land Rover Defender's price is between $65,630 and $120,771, with the Mercedes-Benz GLS priced between $85,540 and $179,445.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Land Rover Defender’s base engine makes 296 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS base engine makes 362 horsepower. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The GLS is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Land Rover Defender has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.

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2023 Land Rover Defender

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$65,630 - $120,771

Used Asking Price:

$76,957 - $149,935

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.2%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$85,540 - $179,445

Used Asking Price:

$86,782 - $198,549

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

44.2%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.0 / 10

Reliability:

5.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 25

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 29

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 18

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

5 / 25
10 / 18

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

10 / 18

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 67
17 / 25

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 25
34 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Summary Review

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Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

110 30th Anniversary Edition, 110 75th Anniversary Edition, 110 Carpathian Edition, 110 S, 110 SE, 110 Standard, 110 V8, 110 X, 110 X-Dynamic SE, 130 First Edition, 130 S, 130 SE, 130 X, 130 X-Dynamic SE, 90 75th Anniversary Edition, 90 Carpathian Edition, 90 S, 90 SE, 90 V8, 90 X, 90 X-Dynamic SE

Trim Levels

AMG GLS 63, GLS 450, GLS 580, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

296 hp @ 4000 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.066 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):

17 / 20 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

405 / 476 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):

18 / 23 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

428 / 547 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.2 inches

Cargo Space:

34 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

78.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.5 inches

Cargo Space:

17.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

161.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4815 lbs

Width:

82.9 inches

Height:

77.4 inches

Length:

197.6 inches

Wheelbase:

118.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5467 lbs

Width:

84.9 inches

Height:

71.8 inches

Length:

205 inches

Wheelbase:

123.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

255/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

275/50R20