Land Rover Defender V8 P525 vs Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 5.0 s Runner-up: 7.0 s
Power winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 525 hp Runner-up: 330 hp
Cargo winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 786 L Runner-up: 628 L
Price winner Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door $48,615 Runner-up: $107,400

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 against the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.0 seconds, compared with 7.0 seconds for 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed output at 525 hp; 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door is rated at 330 hp, a difference of 195 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 at 625 Nm and 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door at 563 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door has the lower recorded consumption at 12.4 L/100km; 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is listed at 14.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 786 litres versus 628 litres, a difference of 158 litres. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door is 55 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door has the lower listed starting price at $48,615, compared with $107,400 for 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Land Rover Defender V8 P5252024 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door2025
Performance
0-100 km/h5.0 s7.0 s
Top Speed240 km/h175 km/h
Power525 hp330 hp
Torque625 Nm563 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank90 L80 L
Efficiency14.2 L/100km12.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions323 g/km283 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,758 mm4,813 mm
Ground Clearance218 mm267 mm
Cargo786 L628 L
Curb Weight2,530 kg2,195 kg
Towing3,500 kg1,588 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.7 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$107,400$48,615

Land Rover Defender V8 P525 vs Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.0 seconds, versus 7.0 seconds for 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 175 km/h (109 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has more power at 525 hp, a 195 hp advantage over 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has more listed cargo space at 786 litres (27.8 cu ft), versus 628 litres (22.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed towing capacity at 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is heavier at 2,530 kg (5,578 lb), while 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door is listed at 2,195 kg (4,839 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $48,615 USD, compared with $107,400 USD for 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 2.7L V6 4-Door?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.