Land Rover Defender 90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMGAMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | X-Dynamic SE | AMG GLE 53 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMGAMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68,500 (best) | $90,000 |
| Lowest listing price | $54,039 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $54,039 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $54,039 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMGAMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal (best) | 22.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMGAMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 395 hp | 429 hp (best) |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 384 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMGAMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 58.3 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 7,700 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 5,280 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 101.9 in | 117.9 in (best) |
| Length | 180.5 in | 194.4 in (best) |
| Width | — | 79.3 in (best) |
| Height | 77.5 in (best) | 70.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover Defender 90X-Dynamic SE | Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMGAMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GLE53 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Dynamic SE $68,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG GLE 53 $90,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | V8 $114,400 MSRP | AMG GLE 53 $92,150 MSRP |
