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Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
At a glance
The Land Rover Defender is 8% cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (MAD 1,190,000 vs MAD 1,289,000).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | Land Rover Defender | Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Single-speed |
| Power | 300 ch | 687 ch |
| Battery | — | 90.6 kWh |
| Range | — | 590 km |
| Consumption | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 1,190,000 | MAD 1,289,000 |
| Top trim price | MAD 1,690,000 | MAD 1,689,000 |
Pros and watch-outs
Land Rover Defender
Pros
- 900 mm wading depth — segment record for raid SUVs
- D7x aluminium platform — rigid + lightweight + corrosion-resistant
- Adjustable air suspension + optional front + rear diff lockers
- Premium tactile cabin + 11.4" Pivi Pro screen — successful luxury + raid fusion
- Defender 90 (3-door) or 110 (5/7-seat) configuration — flexibility
Watch-outs
- 1,190,000 MAD entry price — high barrier, V8 reaches 1,690k
- Perceived electronic reliability below Land Cruiser 300
- Limited Premium Maroc network — 2 main dealerships (Casa, Rabat)
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Pros
- AMG EQE 53 687 hp / 0-100 in 3.5 s — more powerful than BMW iX M70 (659 hp / 3.8 s)
- Standard 4MATIC AWD all versions — Mercedes only in segment with systematic AWD
- MBUX Hyperscreen 56'' AR + Burmester 4D + Energizing seats — maximum Mercedes EV luxury
- Native EVA 2.0 EV platform (vs Q8 e-tron electrified MLB Evo — EVA pure EV more modern)
- 0 MAD TVM (EV exempt) + 4MATIC = Atlas winter / premium beach sand safety
Watch-outs
- 590 km WLTP — BMW iX 619 km wins 29 km at same entry price
- 260k MAD pricier than Audi Q8 e-tron 50 at entry (1,289k vs Q8 e-tron 1,029k)
- Strict 5 seats (Tesla Model X true 7-seat Falcon Wing at 190k less)
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Frequently asked — Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Land Rover Defender or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is entry price, look at the Land Rover Defender (entry MAD 1,190,000). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?
The Land Rover Defender starts at MAD 1,190,000 versus MAD 1,289,000 for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, a 8% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.