Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Land Rover Defender 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Land Rover Defender) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 70 HP less power than Land Rover Defender, but torque is 200 NM more than Land Rover Defender. Despite less power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 90 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.97 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller. Mercedes GLE is 9 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 630 litres | 972 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | 2233 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Land Rover Defender has more luggage space (by 342 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Defender (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`070 | 3`165 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLE scores higher in safety tests, but Land Rover Defender is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 60 600 | |
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