2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Mercedes-AMG GLC

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    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 Mercedes-AMG
    GLC
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mercedes-AMG GLC.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    62L - 66L
    453 to 805 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $136,000 - $199,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Seemingly endless customisation
    • Adroit handling
    • Rapid pace
    Misses
    • A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
    • It's not cheap to buy or service
    • Some naff interior details

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001991 - 3982
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216 - 32
    Power
    183kW - 386kW287kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60005500 - 6750
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm500Nm - 700Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001750 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.510 - 10.5

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