2027 Land Rover Defender vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-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 GLC-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) | Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 3.0 L to 4.4 L | 2.0 L to 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 to 8 | 4 to 6 |
| Aspiration | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged | Varies by configuration: Supercharged, Turbocharged |
| Power | 394 hp (294 kW) | 255 hp (190 kW) |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 119 mph (191 km/h) | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Towing capacity | 8,201 lb (3,720 kg) | Not available |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Single-speed |
| Gears | 8 | 1 to 9 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 197.6 in (5,018 mm) | 187.0 in (4,751 mm) |
| Width | 79.1 in (2,008 mm) | 71.7 in (1,820 mm) |
| Height | 77.4 in (1,967 mm) | 56.6 in (1,438 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in (3,022 mm) | 112.8 in (2,865 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in (291 mm) | Not available |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 5,324 lb (2,415 kg) | 3,726 lb (1,690 kg) |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) |
| Electric range | Not available | 331 mi (533 km) to 350 mi (563 km) |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |