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Land Rover Defender vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 275,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Land Rover Defender vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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 Rolls-Royce Cullinan costs 275,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 217,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan with 16 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.

Cullinan

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 barely more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 600 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Cullinan delivers moderately more torque with 900 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 150 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is a bit lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,660 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers visibly more boot space – 786 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries very slightly more – 840 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 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
Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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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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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

The Cullinan seamlessly combines the hallmark luxury of Rolls-Royce with the rugged versatility of an SUV, making it a true standout in the automotive landscape. Its impeccably crafted interior envelops passengers in a serene atmosphere, complemented by advanced technology and unparalleled comfort. With its commanding presence on the road, the Cullinan redefines what it means to travel in style without compromising on capability.

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Land Rover Defender
Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
275,400 - 324,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
16 - 16.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
363 - 380 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
2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,008 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
840 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
571 - 600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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