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Land Rover Defender vs NIO EL7 comparison
Compare performance (635 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or NIO EL7?
Land Rover Defender vs NIO EL7: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,485 £.
As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 453 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
EL7
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 NIO EL7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 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 5.
In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is barely lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers markedly more boot space – 786 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries considerably more – 819 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO EL7 holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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NIO EL7
Land Rover Defender
NIO EL7
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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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NIO EL7
The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.
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Land Rover Defender
NIO EL7
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 8
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,912 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,720 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Payload
449 - 469 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Power HP
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Power kW
480 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Land Rover
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Brand
NIO
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