2025 Land Rover
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 296 - 518 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 211.7 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.1 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the Land Rover Defender, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
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 GLS 450, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Land Rover Defender, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 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 GLS 450.
The Land Rover Defender has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Land Rover Defender transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Utility
The Land Rover Defender has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Land Rover Defender has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.