Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT starts from $373,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender OCTA opens at $304,500. 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 $410,300 and $334,950 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT uses a Petrol producing 430kW and 800Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA responds with a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid making 467kW and 750Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT measures 4,728mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 85mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender OCTA at 4,813mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 321L in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 972L in the Land Rover Defender OCTA, 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 $4,019/year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and $3,734/year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender OCTA.

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