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Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Maserati Grecale?

Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Defender

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Land Rover Defender is noticeably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Grecale

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 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is very slightly 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 Land Rover Defender delivers a bit more torque with 750 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Grecale is noticeably lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 251 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries a bit more – 819 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior 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
Maserati Grecale

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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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Maserati Grecale

The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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Land Rover Defender
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Maserati
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