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Land Rover Defender
2020 Land Rover Defender
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$49,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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$56,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Full Review
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
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$50,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

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

Photos

Land Rover Defender
Side View Driving
Front Seats
35
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rear Angle View
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Central Console
27
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid
2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Rear View Driving
2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Dashboard
31
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

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

Steering

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

Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Tires

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

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
N/A
23 MPG
25 MPG
City
N/A
21 MPG
N/A
Highway
N/A
27 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
7.6 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gallons
16.6 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
348.6 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
448.2 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
77.4 in
65.6 in
65.3 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
63.1 in
Wheelbase
119 in
113.1 in
113.1 in
Ground Clearance
8.6 in
8.4 in
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.1 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
39.1 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

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
N/A
4,217 lbs
4,564 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
7,716 lbs
1,653 lbs
3,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
78.8 ft³
70.1 ft³
56.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
34 ft³
19.7 ft³
19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
34 ft³
19.7 ft³
19.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Fuji White
  • Fuji White
  • Narvik Black
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

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

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ebony/Ebony, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Acorn/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seat Trim
  • Acorn/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Eclipse/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seat Trim
  • Eclipse/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Light Oyster/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seat Trim
  • Light Oyster/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Vintage Tan/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather & Suedecloth Seat Trim
  • Vintage Tan/Ebony, Perforated Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Black MB-Tex, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black MB-Tex, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Acorn, Windsor Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Windsor Leather Seat Trim
  • Khaki, Windsor Leather Seat Trim
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Optional
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Optional
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Optional
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
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
Optional
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
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
Optional
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Optional
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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