Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

The Land Rover Defender 110 starts from $100,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe opens at $111,400. That makes the Land Rover Defender 110 the more affordable entry point by $10,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $110,990 and $122,540 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Land Rover Defender 110 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110 and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe adds a 360-degree camera that the Land Rover Defender 110 misses.

The Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 110 stands out with ventilated seats that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 110 gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe responds with a Petrol making 190kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Boot space is 972L in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Land Rover Defender 110 a 402L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 110 and $2,195/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 110) vs $2,195 (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe). The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 110) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe). Both match on warranty length.