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Land Rover Defender vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Defender or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Land Rover Defender vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 190,217 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.8 L/100km.

Wraith

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers marginally 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Rolls-Royce Wraith takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

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

Defender

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Defender is very slightly lighter – 2,300 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more boot space – 786 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 316 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 369 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
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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 Wraith

The Wraith embodies a perfect blend of luxury and performance, making it a standout in the world of grand tourers. With its striking silhouette and opulent interior, this masterpiece from Rolls-Royce invites drivers to indulge in an unparalleled experience. Every journey in the Wraith is a celebration of bespoke craftsmanship and exhilarating power, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable presence on the road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
48 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 324 g/km
co2
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
494 - 819 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drive types are available for the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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