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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Land Rover Defender?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Mustang Mach-E is somewhat cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,429 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers clearly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 552 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 487 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Mach-E is marginally lighter – 2,161 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 267 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries substantially more – 819 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 369 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 600 km
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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Land Rover Defender

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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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,881 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
368 - 450 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
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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