2021 Land Rover Defender vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz G Class

2021 Land Rover Defender

#14 in Luxury Large SUVs

2020 Mercedes-Benz G Class

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110 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Defender 110 AWD	17	20	$47,470	$50,500
Defender 110 S AWD	17	20	$50,572	$53,800
Defender 110 SE AWD	17	22	$58,938	$62,700
Defender 110 X AWD	17	22	$78,020	$83,000
Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE AWD	17	22	$67,304	$71,600
Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE AWD	17	22	$61,570	$65,500
Defender 90 AWD	18	21	$43,334	$46,100
Defender 90 First Edition AWD	17	22	$60,254	$64,100
Defender 90 S AWD	18	21	$46,436	$49,400
Defender 90 X AWD	17	22	$75,670	$80,500
Defender 90 X-Dynamic S AWD	17	22	$54,332	$57,800

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AMG G 63 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G-Class AMG G 63 4MATIC SUV	13	15	$147,063	$156,450
G-Class G 550 4MATIC SUV	13	17	$123,046	$130,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,470

$147,063

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,500

$156,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$842 / month

$2608 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

An off-roader with controlled on-road manners, the 2021 Land Rover Defender is a roomier, more civilized alternative to a Jeep Wrangler.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class may not look different than its predecessor, but its new suspension and interior bring it into the 21st century. Finally.

TCC Likes

Billy goat capable
Return of a storied nameplate
Comfortable on road

Classic styling
Lavish interior
Overflows with personality

TCC Dislikes

Gets pricey quickly
Tall, awkward look from rear
Turbo-4 likely insufficient

Pricey piece of work in any guise
Terrible gas mileage
Only one off-road mode

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

15 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.8

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

39.5

Third Head Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

39.1

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

40.4

40.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

57.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

77.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

65.1

Wheelbase (in)

119

113.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.1

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

67.1

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

9.5

Length, Overall (in)

197.6

191.9

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

78.8

68.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

38.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

44.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

14.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.1

44.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/70VR18

P275/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/70VR18

P275/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

6500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

6500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

650

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4815

5845

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6485

7056

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1500

627 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

296 @ 4000

577 @ 6000

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Land Rover Defender

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Body Code

Body Style

110

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.10

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Trailing Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Rigid Axle

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

12.7

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