Compare performance (635 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or NIO ET7?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Land Rover Defender is very slightly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 536 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers barely 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 ET7 is barely 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 NIO ET7 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
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, Land Rover Defender is very slightly lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more boot space – 786 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 423 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.
The NIO ET7 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.
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.
detailsThe NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
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Seats
2 - 8
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Trunk capacity
363 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,101 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
1,509 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Payload
446 - 466 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
3.8 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
2022
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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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