Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS580
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS580
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 110S | Mercedes-Benz GLS580GLS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | GLS 580 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 110S | Mercedes-Benz GLS580GLS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,000 (best) | $120,950 |
| Lowest listing price | $64,999 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $83,175 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $172,955 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 67 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 110S | Mercedes-Benz GLS580GLS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 110S | Mercedes-Benz GLS580GLS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 530 hp (best) |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 110S | Mercedes-Benz GLS580GLS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | — | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 7,700 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,035 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 8 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 123 in (best) |
| Length | 198 in | 205 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in | 80 in (best) |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 72 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 110S | Mercedes-Benz GLS580GLS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Land Rover Defender 110 | Mercedes-Benz GLS580 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $65,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLS 580 $120,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | X-Dynamic SE $74,400 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Trophy Edition $87,400 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Trophy Edition $87,400 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Vertex $96,000 MSRP | — |
| 6 | X $96,000 MSRP | — |
| 7 | OCTA $158,800 MSRP | — |
| 8 | OCTA Black $169,200 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS580 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS580?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 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 GLS580?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 starts lower at $65,000. Live Land Rover Defender 110 listings start at $64,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS580?
- 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 GLS580?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS580?
- 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 GLS580?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).