Land Rover Defender L663 or Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462)?

2020–present vs 2017–present · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Defender L663 5,018 mm, Discovery 5 (L462) 4,970 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Defender L663 1,075 l, Discovery 5 (L462) 1,231 l.
Lowest consumption: Defender L663 8.4 l/100 km, Discovery 5 (L462) 7.2 l/100 km.
Power: Defender L663 147–221 kW, Discovery 5 (L462) 177–221 kW.
Standard equipment: Defender L663 35 items (S), Discovery 5 (L462) 37 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Defender L6632020–present · 4 engines · S, SE, HSE, X-DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462)2017–present · 4 engines · S, SE, HSE, HSE LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Defender L6632020–presentno listings	Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,583 mm–5,018 mm	Length4,956 mm–4,970 mm
Width	Width2,008 mm	Width2,073 mm
Height	Height1,967 mm–1,974 mm	Height1,846 mm–1,888 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,587 mm–3,022 mm	Wheelbase2,923 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance291 mm	Ground clearance283 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume397 l–1,075 l	Trunk volume1,231 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,133 kg–2,323 kg	Curb weight2,115 kg–2,339 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank89 l	Fuel tank89 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines4
Power	Power147–221 kW (200–300 hp)	Power177–221 kW (241–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · D200 3.0 MHEV	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 2.0 SD4 240
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · P300 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · D300 3.0 MHEV
Top speed	Top speed191 km/h	Top speed209 km/h
Trim levelsS · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · S	Items in the base trim37 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · SE	Items in the top trim39 · SE
Equipment · Comfort17 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering✓	Active Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 5
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Defender L663 or Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462)?

Length: Land Rover Defender L663 5,018 mm, Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462) 4,970 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,022 vs 2,923 mm. Boot: 1,075 vs 1,231 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Defender L663 or Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462)?

The most frugal Land Rover Defender L663 uses 8.4 l/100 km (D200 3.0 MHEV); the most frugal Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462) 7.2 l/100 km (2.0 SD4 240).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Defender L663 or Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462)?

The strongest Land Rover Defender L663 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (P300 2.0); the strongest Land Rover Discovery 5 (L462) 221 kW (300 hp) (D300 3.0 MHEV).

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