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2022 Land Rover
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2022 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 14 - 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 19 - 22 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.3 - 78.8 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 296 - 518 hp | 362 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 180.4 - 197.6 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.1 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.0 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 39.1 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.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Defender as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Land Rover Defender will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
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.
The Land Rover Defender is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which may make it easier to park.
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
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
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 GLS 450.
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.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Land Rover Defender than that of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.