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Land Rover Defender vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Bentley Flying Spur?

Land Rover Defender vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more efficient
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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 Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 123,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 48 km, about 7 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers marginally more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is only slightly lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more boot space – 786 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 366 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 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
Bentley Flying Spur

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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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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Land Rover Defender
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Bentley
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