Land Rover Defender L663 or Mercedes-Benz GLB X244?

2020–present vs 2025–present · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Defender L663 5,018 mm, GLB X244 4,732 mm — a 29 cm difference.
Boot: Defender L663 1,075 l, GLB X244 570 l.
Lowest consumption: Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km, GLB X244 6 l/100 km.
Power: Defender L663 147–221 kW, GLB X244 135–260 kW.
Standard equipment: Defender L663 35 items (S), GLB X244 28 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Defender L6632020–present · 4 engines · S, SE, HSE, X-DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLB X2442025–present · 5 engines · Base, Progressive Line, AMG Line, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Defender L6632020–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz GLB X2442025–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,583 mm–5,018 mm	Length4,732 mm
Width	Width2,008 mm	Width1,861 mm
Height	Height1,967 mm–1,974 mm	Height1,687 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,587 mm–3,022 mm	Wheelbase2,889 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance291 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume397 l–1,075 l	Trunk volume540 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,133 kg–2,323 kg	Curb weight1,725 kg–2,205 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank89 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2025–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines5
Power	Power147–221 kW (200–300 hp)	Power135–260 kW (184–354 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelElectric, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · D200 3.0 MHEV	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 200
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · P300 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 350 4MATIC EQ
Top speed	Top speed191 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · S	Items in the base trim28 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · SE	Items in the top trim28 · Base
Equipment · Comfort17 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering✓	Active Power Steering—
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Tyre Repair Kit	Tyre Repair Kit—	Tyre Repair Kit✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Defender L663 or Mercedes-Benz GLB X244?

Length: Land Rover Defender L663 5,018 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLB X244 4,732 mm (a 286 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,022 vs 2,889 mm. Boot: 1,075 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Defender L663 or Mercedes-Benz GLB X244?

The most frugal Land Rover Defender L663 uses 8.4 l/100 km (D200 3.0 MHEV); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLB X244 6 l/100 km (200).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Defender L663 or Mercedes-Benz GLB X244?

The strongest Land Rover Defender L663 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (P300 2.0); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLB X244 260 kW (354 hp) (350 4MATIC EQ).

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