Land Rover Defender 90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
The GLS is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.38 crore against ₹1.43 crore for the Defender 90. The Defender 90 claims better mileage (up to 10.8 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Defender 90 higher (9/10 vs 8/10). The GLS seats more people (up to 7).
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Defender 90 vs GLS: specs and prices
| Land Rover Defender 90 | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.43 Cr | ₹1.38 Cr – ₹1.40 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 6.9–10.8 km/l | 8.5 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 9 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹1.43 Cr | ₹1.38 Cr |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Land Rover Defender 90 or the Mercedes-Benz GLS?
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS starts at ₹1.38 crore ex-showroom; the Land Rover Defender 90 starts at ₹1.43 crore. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Defender 90 or the GLS?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The Defender 90 has up to 6 airbags and the GLS up to 9.
- Which is better, the Defender 90 or the GLS?
- The GLS is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.38 crore against ₹1.43 crore for the Defender 90. The Defender 90 claims better mileage (up to 10.8 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Defender 90 higher (9/10 vs 8/10). The GLS seats more people (up to 7). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.