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Land Rover Defender vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Land Rover Defender vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • somewhat more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Defender is considerably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 248,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Defender

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more boot space – 786 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 516 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries substantially more – 819 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 399 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is far ahead overall 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 £57,900
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/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Land Rover Defender
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Land Rover Defender
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Aston Martin
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