2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs 2023 Land Rover Defender
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MSRP$53,500 | MSRP$47,450 |
Listings53 | Listings71 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2023 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryPeople who buy a Land Rover expect their toy to come in a box. That’s the Defender, a modern recreation of the original Land Rover that has served farmers, militaries, and safari guides since the end of World War II. The Defender is a high-end Jeep that treads anywhere. The difference is build quality, comfort, luxury features, and the name. Parking a new Rover on the driveway means at least some things are going very well for the people inside the home. For 2023, the extended new Defender 130 joins this versatile and charming lineup of British trucks. | |
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reviews SummaryWe reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf. Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$60k Mercedes-Benz. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway33 |
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Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
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Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space19.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4815 lbs | Curb Weight4167 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height64.6 in |
Length197.6 in | Length185.7 in |
Width82.9 in | Width81.7 in |
Wheelbase118.9 in | Wheelbase113.1 in |
Maximum Payload2030 lbs | Maximum Payload1256 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
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MSRP | $53,500 | $47,450 |
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Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | People who buy a Land Rover expect their toy to come in a box. That’s the Defender, a modern recreation of the original Land Rover that has served farmers, militaries, and safari guides since the end of World War II. The Defender is a high-end Jeep that treads anywhere. The difference is build quality, comfort, luxury features, and the name. Parking a new Rover on the driveway means at least some things are going very well for the people inside the home. For 2023, the extended new Defender 130 joins this versatile and charming lineup of British trucks. | We reviewed the GLC SUV when it was all-new for the 2023 model year and available with only one powertrain. AMG variants have rejoined the GLC 300 for 2024, and the GLC Coupe, which was a carryover last year, now catches up with the redesigned GLC SUV. For the purposes of this review, we’ve focused our attention on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, which we spent a week putting through its paces on our home turf. Verdict: We suspect the AMG-tuned GLC misses the mark on what most shoppers are looking for in a luxury crossover, but for the right driver, it may very well prove worth the wait. For everyone else, the GLC 300 has everything we feel we have a right to hope for from a sub-$60k Mercedes-Benz. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 19.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4815 lbs | 4167 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 81.7 in |
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 113.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 2030 lbs | 1256 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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