Land Rover Defender 90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMGAMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | — | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMGAMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $61,000 (best) | $69,900 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMGAMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMGAMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 443 hp (best) |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMGAMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | — | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 59.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,855 lbs | 4,685 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 102 in | 113.7 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 187 in (best) |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 75.6 in |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 64.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90S | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMGAMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 90 | Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $61,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ $69,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Vertex $88,500 MSRP | AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ $75,900 MSRP |
Land Rover Defender 90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG 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 90 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 starts lower at $61,000.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (61,000).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG leads on horsepower in this comparison (443).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 AMG?
- The 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).