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BYD Han vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (517 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (59200 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Land Rover Defender?

BYD Han

Land Rover Defender

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Land Rover Defender has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1303 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han performs clearly better – achieving up to 521 km, about 473 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender has a slightly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs to a small extent better – reaching 210 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls slight stronger with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Land Rover Defender is minimal lighter – 2300 kg compared to 2325 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more room – 786 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 376 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender clearly takes the win – 819 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 484 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender has only a minor advantage in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BYD Han
Land Rover Defender

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Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 14.4 L
  • Electric Range : 48 km

BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Land Rover Defender

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The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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BYD Han
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
59200 - 62200 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2325 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4995 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1910 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1495 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the BYD Han have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.