2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 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 EQE 350

2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQE 350

MSRP*: $77,900
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 55.0 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)
  • 288-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 288 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 191.5 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 76.4 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.6 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 39.5 in
Rear 39.4 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Land Rover Defender than the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350. 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 EQE 350.

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). The Land Rover Defender is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. 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 EQE 350.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Defender does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350. With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350.