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Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE580

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Land Rover Defender 110

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580

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Overview

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SMercedes-Benz GLE580GLE 580
Selected trimSGLE 580
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed automatic9-speed automatic
Engine typemild hybridmild hybrid
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SMercedes-Benz GLE580GLE 580
MSRP$65,000 (best)$96,300
Lowest listing price$54,967 (best)—
Median listing price$81,875 (best)—
Highest listing price$172,955 (best)—
For sale now68 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SMercedes-Benz GLE580GLE 580
Combined MPG—18 MPG (best)
City MPG—15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—21 MPG (best)
Fuel tank24 gal (best)23 gal

Performance

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SMercedes-Benz GLE580GLE 580
Horsepower296 hp530 hp (best)
Torque347 lb-ft538 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3 L4 L (best)
CylindersI6V8

Size & capability

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SMercedes-Benz GLE580GLE 580
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors—4 (best)
Towing capacity8,200 lbs (best)7,700 lbs
Curb weight5,035 lbs (best)5,368 lbs
Ground clearance9 in (best)7 in
Wheelbase119 in (best)118 in
Length198 in (best)194 in
Width79 in (best)77 in
Height78 in (best)71 in

Safety & recalls

SpecLand Rover Defender 110SMercedes-Benz GLE580GLE 580
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimLand Rover Defender 110Mercedes-Benz GLE580
1

S

$65,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

GLE 580

$96,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

X-Dynamic SE

$74,400 MSRP

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3

Trophy Edition

$87,400 MSRP

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4

Trophy Edition

$87,400 MSRP

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5

Vertex

$96,000 MSRP

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6

X

$96,000 MSRP

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7

OCTA

$158,800 MSRP

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8

OCTA Black

$169,200 MSRP

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Live inventory

Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE580 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 starts lower at $65,000. Live Land Rover Defender 110 listings start at $54,967.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (65,000).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on horsepower in this comparison (626).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580?
The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).