Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Land Rover Defender (₹1.07 Crore – ₹2.62 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (₹77.00 Lakh – ₹99.85 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹30.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender.
- The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 415 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Defender in short
The Defender is Land Rover's icon and its widest Indian range: three body lengths (three-door 90, five-door 110, eight-seat 130) and four engines spanning ₹1.07 crore for the 2.0 petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE to ₹2.62 crore for the 635 PS OCTA Black — the most extreme Defender ever made. In between sit the 350 PS D350 diesel, the 5.0L V8 across all three bodies, and the twin-turbo 4.4L V8 OCTA flagship. All prices are from Land Rover India's official July 2026 pan-India price list. Its only real rival in capability-plus-status terms is the Mercedes G-Class, at roughly double the entry money.
Full Defender prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLC in short
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz India's best-selling SUV, and its formula is straightforward: petrol and diesel at the same ₹77.00 lakh price, 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard, and a 620-litre boot that beats most SUVs a class above. The AMG GLC 43 Coupé at ₹99.85 lakh adds a 421 PS performance flagship to the range. It fights the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the luxury SUV market.
Full GLC prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Defender or GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹30.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Defender vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Defender — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Defender or the GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹30.00 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 415 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.