Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Land RoverDefender 110 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupé | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2019 | 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 197–375 bhp | 282–429 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 6.2–10.2 s | 5.3–6.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 109–119 mph | 146–155 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 3.0-litre Ingenium six-cylinder twin-turbo diesel mild hybrid, 200 PS (147 kW), 249 PS (183 kW) or 350 PS (257 kW); 3.0-litre Ingenium six-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid, 380 PS (280 kW); 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol plug-in hybrid, 300 PS (221 kW); bhp converted from Land Rover's kW figures. UK 0–60 mph: 9.5 s (D200), 7.9 s (D250), 6.1 s (D350), 5.9 s (P380), 7.4 s (P300e); 0–62 mph figures are from Land Rover Germany. The V8 OCTA is also sold as a 110 | GLE 350 d and 450 d: 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 210 kW (286 hp) or 270 kW (367 hp), plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; GLE 450 e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol, 240 kW, plus 135 kW electric motor, 320 kW (435 hp) system; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 500 Nm (D200), 570 Nm (D250), 700 Nm (D350), 550 Nm (P380), 625 Nm (P300e) | 650 Nm (GLE 350 d), 750 Nm (GLE 450 d), 680 Nm system (GLE 450 e) |
| Gearbox | Automatic, with a two-speed transfer box | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | Permanent all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 31.1 miles | 63 miles (better) |
| Battery | 15.39 kWh | 25.72 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 60 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 26.2–112.5 mpg (better) | 38.2–91.2 mpg |
| Range detail | P300e: WLTP electric range 31.1 miles combined (EAER), 36.0 miles city | GLE 450 e WLTP electric range 63 miles; equivalent all-electric range 65 miles |
| Charging | P300e: 15.39 kWh usable battery; 0–80% in about 30 minutes on a rapid charger (CCS); 0–100% in about 2.5 hours on a 7 kW AC charger, or 9.23 hours from a domestic socket | GLE 450 e: 25.72 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2.75 hours); DC up to 60 kW (10–80% in 29 minutes) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 30.7–33.7 mpg (D200, D250), 30.5–33.5 mpg (D350), 24.1–26.2 mpg (P380), 92.3–112.5 mpg (P300e); P300e weighted energy consumption 243.8 Wh/km | WLTP combined: 38.2 mpg (diesels); 91.2 mpg and 21.5 kWh/100 km (GLE 450 e) |
| CO2 emissions | 57–265 g/km (WLTP combined) | 194 g/km (diesels); 72 g/km weighted (GLE 450 e) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 786 litres (better) | 655 litres |
| Length | 5,018 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | – | 2,018 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,478 kg |
| Boot | Behind the second row: 786 litres dry (972 wet) with five seats, 743 litres with 5+2 seats, 696 litres for the P300e; behind the first row up to 1,875 litres dry (2,277 wet); 160 litres behind the third row. Five seats, six (with captain chairs) or 5+2 | 655 litres (diesels); 505 litres (GLE 450 e) |
| Towing | 3,500 kg braked (3,495 kg with 5+2 seats; 3,000 kg for the P300e); 750 kg unbraked | 2,700 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 5,018 mm long with the rear spare wheel (4,758 mm without it), 2,008 mm wide with mirrors folded (2,105 mm with mirrors out); 3,022 mm wheelbase; 12.84 m turning circle (kerb to kerb); ground clearance up to 293 mm and wading depth up to 900 mm with air suspension (850 mm with coil springs) | 4,940 mm long, 2,018 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,729 mm high (1,727 mm GLE 450 e); 11.87 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,478 kg (diesels), 2,778 kg (GLE 450 e) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Pivi Pro touchscreen with connected navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Meridian sound systems on higher trims | – |
| Driver assistance | Terrain Response 2 and All Terrain Progress Control; Advanced Tow Assist available | – |
