Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Mercedes-Benz GLB

    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 Mercedes-Benz
    GLB

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.2
    7.8
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mercedes-Benz GLB.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1179 km
    60L
    546 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $92,626 - $317,592
    $103,800
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent refinement, comfort
    • Still big on cool factor
    • Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
    Misses
    • Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
    • Boot space impacted by battery placement
    • Battery arguably too small for this application
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Genuinely flexible interior
    • Boxy looks stand out
    • Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
    Misses
    • Seriously expensive to service
    • Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
    • Updated technology remains quite fiddly

    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

    • Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
    • Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
    • Secure Tracker (+$910)
    • Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
    • 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
    • Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,490)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Digital White metallic
    • Iridium Silver metallic
    • Mountain Grey metallic
    • Cosmos Black metallic
    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001991
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L2.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 467kW225kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60005800
    Torque
    400Nm - 750Nm400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25003000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.5-

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