Land Rover Defender Octa (2024 – present) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse (2024 – present): specs compared
The Land Rover Defender Octa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 635 hp against 587 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse is the lighter car, from 2,410 kg against 2,585 kg. At 5,004 mm, the Land Rover Defender Octa is 178 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse.
| Specification |
Land Rover
Defender Octa
2024 – present
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2024 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid, Electric |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 635 hp | 367 – 587 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 560 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.7 – 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 180 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,004 mm | 4,623 – 4,826 mm |
| Width | 2,065 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,994 mm | 1,986 – 2,042 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,585 kg | 2,410 – 3,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.