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Land Rover Defender vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Land Rover Defender vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

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

Land Rover Defender is considerably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 155,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more range – reaching up to 48 km, about 15 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

Defender

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 McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers barely more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 30 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 802 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender 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 £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
McLaren Supercar Series 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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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe arrives like a scalpel with a spoiler, pairing race-bred theatrics with a civility that makes it livable on the street while still thrilling on a back road. If you crave exotic looks, dramatic doors and a cabin that rewards attentive driving, this coupe serves up pure performance with just enough comfort to keep your mates impressed and slightly terrified.

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Land Rover Defender
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
McLaren
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