Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

The Land Rover Defender OCTA starts from $304,500 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT opens at $373,000. That makes the Land Rover Defender OCTA the more affordable entry point by $68,500.

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 $334,950 and $410,300 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender OCTA by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender OCTA gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA uses a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid producing 467kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT responds with a Petrol making 430kW and 800Nm, paired to a 9-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 430kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA measures 4,813mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 85mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at 4,728mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 972L in the Land Rover Defender OCTA and 321L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, giving the Land Rover Defender OCTA a 651L advantage. The Land Rover Defender OCTA seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,734/year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA and $4,019/year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender OCTA.

Estimated annual total: $3,734 (Land Rover Defender OCTA) vs $4,019 (Mercedes-Benz AMG GT). The Land Rover Defender OCTA saves you roughly $285 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 OCTA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz AMG GT). Both match on warranty length.