2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 35 4MATIC vs 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 SE (P300)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Land Rover Defender, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMercedes-Benz GLA: AED 247,600Land Rover Defender: AED 247,710Mercedes-Benz GLA is AED 110 cheaper.
- PowerMercedes-Benz GLA: 302 hpLand Rover Defender: 296 hpMercedes-Benz GLA makes 6 hp more.
- TorqueMercedes-Benz GLA: 400 NmLand Rover Defender: 400 NmIdentical torque.
- Fuel economyMercedes-Benz GLA: 12 km/LLand Rover Defender: 10 km/LMercedes-Benz GLA goes 2.0 km further per litre.
- LengthMercedes-Benz GLA: 4424 mmLand Rover Defender: 4583 mmLand Rover Defender is 159 mm longer.
- SeatingMercedes-Benz GLA: 5 SeaterLand Rover Defender: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceMercedes-Benz GLA: 421 LLand Rover Defender: 297 LMercedes-Benz GLA carries 124 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Mercedes-Benz GLA or Land Rover Defender?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz GLA is AED 110 cheaper. Mercedes-Benz GLA makes 6 hp more. Mercedes-Benz GLA goes 2.0 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Mercedes-Benz
GLA AMG 35 4MATIC
AED 247,600*

Land Rover
Defender 90 SE (P300)
AED 247,710*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
302
400
Petrol
4
2000
296
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
2000
Power (hp)
302
296
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
400
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
51
12
90
10
Fuel Tank Size (L)
51
90
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12
10
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.2
250
7.1
191
0 to 100 (s)
5.2
7.1
Top Speed (km/h)
250
191
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4424
1804
1494
2699
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235/50 R19
235/50 R19
421
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3
4583
2008
1969
2587
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297
Body Type
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No. Of Doors
5
3
Length (mm)
4424
4583
Width (mm)
1804
2008
Height (mm)
1494
1969
Wheelbase (mm)
2699
2587
Weight (kg)
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Front Tyres
235/50 R19
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Rear Tyres
235/50 R19
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Cargo Space (L)
421
297
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
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Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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