Short answer: the Land Rover Defender (2019) is bigger — it is 4.5 cm shorter, 8.2 cm wider and 17.6 cm taller than the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (2011).
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Land Rover Defender
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (2011) vs Land Rover Defender (2019): the differences
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (2011) is 4.5 cm longer, 8.2 cm narrower and 17.6 cm lower than the Land Rover Defender (2019).
- Its wheelbase is 291.6 cm against 302.2 cm (10.6 cm shorter).
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (2011) | Doesn't fit | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| Land Rover Defender (2019) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (2011) · Land Rover Defender (2019). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.