Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,850
- Defender: 1.0 in more clearance.
- GLE: $1,850 cheaper, 8.7 cu ft more cargo.
- GLE wins 3 of 5 measures.
| Measure | Defender | GLE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,350 | $63,500 | GLE |
| Horsepower | N/A | 255 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 295 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 16 mpg to 20 mpg | 23 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 66.2 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft | GLE |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.1 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 38.4 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 39.1 in | 40.3 in | GLE |
| Length | 197.5 in | 193.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.1 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,806 lb to 5,838 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 7,700 lb | N/A |
| Seats | N/A | 5 to 7 | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.5 in | Defender |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.9 s tested | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Defender S $63,400 | GLE 350 RWD $62,250 | $1,150 |
| GLE 350 RWD $62,250 | Defender S $63,400 | $1,150 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Defender | GLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,350 | $63,500 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $73,517 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GLE wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | GLE | 3% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | GLE | 12% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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