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Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Grecale - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (635 HP vs 558 HP), boot space and price (57900 £ vs 71500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Maserati Grecale?

Land Rover Defender

Maserati Grecale

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

Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Land Rover Defender has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Maserati Grecale costs 71500 £. That’s a price difference of around 13653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Defender manages with 6 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.80 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Maserati Grecale performs decisively better – achieving up to 501 km, about 453 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Grecale @ Maserati S.p.A.

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 has a somewhat edge – offering 635 HP compared to 558 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Grecale performs slightly better – reaching 285 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Maserati Grecale pulls barely noticeable stronger with 820 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Maserati Grecale is evident lighter – 1870 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers distinct more room – 786 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 251 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender to a small extent takes the win – 819 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Maserati Grecale proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Maserati Grecale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £71,500
Grecale @ Maserati S.p.A.

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 301 - 558 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 - 11.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.90 kWh
  • Electric Range : 501 km
Land Rover Defender
Maserati Grecale

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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

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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
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Defender @ Jaguar Land Rover Media
Grecale @ Maserati S.p.A.

Costs and Consumption

Price
57900 - 172000 £
Price
71500 - 107400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.90 kWh
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
501 km
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
98 kWh
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
0 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
1870 - 2480 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
4323 - 5358 mm
Length
4846 - 4865 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
1948 - 1979 mm
Height
1967 - 1995 mm
Height
1651 - 1670 mm
Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
630 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
301 - 558 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 285 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
221 - 410 kW
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 3000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.