2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53

2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City Info not available 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Land Rover Defender offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Land Rover Defender or the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The Land Rover Defender has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Land Rover Defender has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Land Rover Defender as you will in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.