Comparison - Land Rover Defender 130 2023 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS580 2024

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

GL-Class

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Average Price: 
$
99,900
Updated: 
29 Jul 2023
$
110,000
Updated: 
12 May 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2024
Total Seating: 
8
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
no
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#A2B0AD
#AEA8A0
#B4B9C5
#5B5E68
#F5F3F1

Electric

Battery: 
0.23 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
370mi
Top Speed: 
131mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.20s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
There are only a few places on earth the Defender can't go,
off-road capability doesn't compromise on-road refinement,
retro-modern interior.

Cons
Could be more fuel efficient,
high prices for top models,
cargo space is tight in 90 and 110 models.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Strong off-road capabilities
Wealth of customization options
High-tech safety and off-road features
Smooth ride for an off-road-oriented SUV

Cons
Options can get pricey
Rear door/hatch is heavy and opens toward the curb

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
V
8
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
Torque: 
406ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
395hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
42.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
no
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
no
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
no
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
no
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
211.70in
Width: 
79.10in
Height: 
77.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.50in
Front Track: 
67.20in
Rear Track: 
67.00in
Wheel Base: 
119.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.60
Rear Head Room: 
40.40
Front Leg Room: 
38.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
81.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
8201lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
37.50degrees
Angle of Departure: 
28.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
5570.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
no
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
3rd row fixed glass moonroof
Hands-free entry
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
Premium leather/cloth
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
3 memorized driver seat settings
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver cooled seat
Passenger cooled seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Multi-level heating
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Air Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Air Springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control
Digital rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
no
Wheel size: 
20 in
Wheels more: 
Fullsize matching spare tire
Outside rear mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
no
Front head airbags: 
yes
no
Rear head airbags: 
yes
no
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
no
Rear headrests: 
yes
no
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system