Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
Model | Land Rover Defender | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 121.1 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 202.0 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 76.1 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 77.5 in | 72.8 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5735 lb. | 5754 lb. | -19 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 58.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 58.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.5 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.0 | 49.4 ft3 | -15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.8 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Land Rover Defender.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.