Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Land RoverDefender 110 | Mercedes-BenzGLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2019 | 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 197–375 bhp (better) | 362 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.2–10.2 s | 5.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 109–119 mph | 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 | 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 270 kW (367 hp), plus 17 kW (23 hp) mild-hybrid motor; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figure |
| Torque | 500 Nm (D200), 570 Nm (D250), 700 Nm (D350), 550 Nm (P380), 625 Nm (P300e) | 750 Nm |
| Gearbox | Automatic, with a two-speed transfer box | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | Permanent all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 31.1 miles | – |
| Battery | 15.39 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 26.2–112.5 mpg (better) | 34.9 mpg |
| Range detail | P300e: WLTP electric range 31.1 miles combined (EAER), 36.0 miles city | – |
| 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 | – |
| 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 | 34.9 mpg WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 57–265 g/km (WLTP combined) | 212 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot | 786 litres (better) | 355 litres |
| Length | 5,018 mm | 5,217 mm |
| Width | – | 1,956 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,706 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 | 355 litres |
| Towing | 3,500 kg braked (3,495 kg with 5+2 seats; 3,000 kg for the P300e); 750 kg unbraked | 3,500 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) | 5,217 mm long, 1,956 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,823 mm high; 12.52 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,706 kg; 90-litre fuel tank |
| 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 | – |
