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Land Rover Defender
2021 Land Rover Defender
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$46,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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$56,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
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$51,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Land Rover Defender
2020-2021 Land Rover Defender Aft View
2020-2021 Land Rover Defender Control Panel
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Rear View Driving
Front Seats
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Rear View Driving
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Horsepower
296 hp @ 4000 rpm
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
315 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
4,555 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
7,716 lbs
1,653 lbs
3,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
19 MPG
23 MPG
N/A
City
18 MPG
21 MPG
N/A
Highway
21 MPG
27 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.9 (Est) Tons/yr
7.6 (2020) Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
23.4 gallons
16.6 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
421.2 miles
348.6 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
491.4 miles
448.2 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.4 in
188.9 in
183.3 in
Height
77.5 in
65.6 in
65.5 in
Max Width
79.1 in
76.1 in
74.4 in
Front Width
67.1 in
64.6 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
65.2 in
63.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
113.1 in
113.1 in
Ground Clearance
8.8 in
8.4 in
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39 in
40.3 in
40.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.6 in
38.2 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60.8 in
57.2 in
57.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.6 in
37.2 in
37.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.4 in
38 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.2 in
55.6 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
58.3 ft³
70.1 ft³
56.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
15.6 ft³
19.7 ft³
19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
15.6 ft³
19.7 ft³
19.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37 ft
38.1 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 8.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 8.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
N/A
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
N/A
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/70VR18
P255/55WR19
P235/60HR18
Rear Tire
P255/70VR18
P255/55WR19
P235/60HR18
Spare Tire
Full-Size
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Fuji White
Fuji White
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Gondwana Stone Metallic
  • Hakuba Silver Metallic
  • Pangea Green Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Tasman Blue Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
  • Byron Blue Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Firenze Red Metallic
  • Hakuba Silver Metallic
  • Portofino Blue Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Acorn, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Eclipse/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Light Oyster, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Light Oyster/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Platinum White, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Optional
Optional
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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