2027 Land Rover Defender vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2027 Land Rover Defender | 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) | 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 3.0 L to 4.4 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 to 8 | 8 |
| Aspiration | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged | Turbocharged |
| Power | 394 hp (294 kW) | 577 hp (430 kW) |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 119 mph (191 km/h) | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Towing capacity | 8,201 lb (3,720 kg) | 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 2 to 9 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 197.6 in (5,018 mm) | 191.9 in (4,873 mm) |
| Width | 79.1 in (2,008 mm) | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) |
| Height | 77.4 in (1,967 mm) | 77.4 in (1,966 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in (3,022 mm) | 113.8 in (2,890 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in (291 mm) | 9.5 in (241 mm) |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 5,324 lb (2,415 kg) | 5,644 lb (2,560 kg) |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
| Electric range | Not available | 249 mi (401 km) |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |