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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Land Rover Defender or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Defender and C-Class. Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs.1.04 Cr (ex-showroom) for 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price starts at Rs.60.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for C 200 Petrol AT. Land Rover Defender is 4 cylinder, 4997 cc Engine can generate 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 201 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Defender provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and C-Class has a mileage of 16.9 kmpl (base model).

Defender vs C-Class

Key HighlightsLand Rover DefenderMercedes-Benz C-Class
PriceRs.1.04 CrRs.60.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity4997 cc1497 cc
Power296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm201 bhp
Mileage/Range14 kmpl16.9 kmpl
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Land Rover Defender 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE car
2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rs. 1.04 Cr
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 Petrol AT car
C 200 Petrol AT
Rs. 60.30 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.23 Cr
Price Breakup
69.71 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
397 Litres
480 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
4997 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
201 bhp
Colors
Images
Defender Images
Defender Images
Defender Images
C-Class Images
C-Class Images
C-Class Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
Panoramic
Sunroof
check
check
Power Windows
check
Front only
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
check
Bootlid Opener
check
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED
LED headlight
check
check
Projector headlight
-
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Wishbones Coil Suspension
Independent and 4-link with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Independent& Multi-link with Coil Springs
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
255/60 R20
225/50 R17
Rear Tyre Size
255/60 R20
225/50 R17
Turning Radius
5.65 meters
5.61 meters
Tyre Size Spare
255/65 R19
235/50 R18
Wheels Size
R20
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
-
check
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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check
Android Auto
check
check
Voice Command
check
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
11.4 inches
12.3 inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Phone & Audio Streaming
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
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check
Speakers
6+
9
AM/FM Radio
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-
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
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check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
2 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
10 Years/100000 kms
8 Years/Unlimited kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
4997 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
M264 Turbo with EQ Boost
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8
9 Speed
Power
296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
201 bhp
Torque
400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
300 Nm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
14 kmpl
16.9 kmpl
Top Speed
191 kmph
250 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS VI

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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check
Ventilated Seats Type
Heated and cooled
Front only
AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
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check
Automatic climate control
check
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
check
check
Start / Stop Button
check
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
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check
Leather streering wheels
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-
Drive Modes
-
4
Keyless Entry
check
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
-
Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
5018 mm
4686 mm
Width
2105 mm
1810 mm
Height
1967 mm
1442 mm
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2840 mm
Ground Clearance
218 mm
157 mm
No. of Seats
6
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
89 Litres
66 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7 Litres
6.6 Litres
Boot Space
397 Litres
480 Litres
Kerb Weight
2158 kg
1675 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comes with a Powerful Engine
  • Rugged Nature
  • Well-sorted Ride and Handling Dynamics
  • Increased space and features
  • Automatic Emergency brakes
  • Quick and Smooth Acceleration
  • Looks classy!
Cons
  • Expensive to Buy
  • Not A True Blue Off Roader Anymore
  • Quirky Looks are not to everyone's tastes
  • Expensive as compared to the rivals
  • No performance oriented petrol option
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Detailed Comparison of Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Safety

Defender comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS. C-Class has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

Defender has doors and seats. It is an with 397 Litres boot space, 89 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 218 mm. It is 2105 mm wide, 1967 mm high and 5018 mm long. It has 2158 kg kerb weight and 3022 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, C-Class is an with doors and seats ,66 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 157 mm ground clearance.It has 1442 mm height, 4686 mm length, 1810 mm width, and 1675 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Land Rover Defender comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And C-Class comes with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 9 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

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  • C-Class Review
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      S pranith
      23 Aug 2025
      5.0
      For my family, comfort, and social status, I prefer to buy a Land Rover Defender. I would like to know the price and other details, so please provide them.
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      Garry
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      I used to own this car. It was incredibly comfortable with a generous amount of rear space, making it ideal for long journeys. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would certainly recommend it
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      N vasudevareddy
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It is equipped with advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and a robust body structure designed to provide protection in the event of a collision. Additionally, it offers excellent off-road capabilities, contributing to overall safety in various driving conditions.
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      Ashik
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It is considered to offer good value for money due to its rugged build, off-road capabilities, and versatile design. It provides a blend of luxury and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a capable and reliable vehicle.
      Likes (2)
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      Anonymous
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Very good experience to defender car amazing features
      Likes (1)
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