Land Rover Defender V8 P525 vs Ford Expedition MAX Platinum

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 5.0 s Runner-up: 6.2 s
Power winner Land Rover Defender V8 P525 525 hp Runner-up: 400 hp
Cargo winner Ford Expedition MAX Platinum 1,137 L Runner-up: 786 L
Price winner Ford Expedition MAX Platinum $82,090 Runner-up: $107,400

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 against the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum. 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 6.2 seconds for 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed output at 525 hp; 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum is rated at 400 hp, a difference of 125 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum at 650 Nm and 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 at 625 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

Their recorded consumption is identical 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

2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 1,137 litres versus 786 litres, a difference of 351 litres. 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum carries the higher towing rating at 4,173 kg, while 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is listed at 3,500 kg. 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum is 882 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 Expedition MAX Platinum has the lower listed starting price at $82,090, compared with $107,400 for 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525. 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum 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.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Land Rover Defender V8 P5252024 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum2025
Performance
0-100 km/h5.0 s6.2 s
Top Speed240 km/h185 km/h
Power525 hp400 hp
Torque625 Nm650 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank90 L106 L
Efficiency14.2 L/100km14.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions323 g/km324 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,758 mm5,640 mm
Ground Clearance218 mm234 mm
Cargo786 L1,137 L
Curb Weight2,530 kg2,780 kg
Towing3,500 kg4,173 kg
Seats58
Turning Circle12.7 m13.0 m
Starting MSRP$107,400$82,090

Land Rover Defender V8 P525 vs Ford Expedition MAX Platinum questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.0 seconds, versus 6.2 seconds for 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 185 km/h (115 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has more power at 525 hp, a 125 hp advantage over 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum has more listed cargo space at 1,137 litres (40.2 cu ft), versus 786 litres (27.8 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum has the higher listed towing capacity at 4,173 kg (9,200 lb), compared with 3,500 kg (7,716 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum is heavier at 2,780 kg (6,129 lb), while 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 is listed at 2,530 kg (5,578 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 or the 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum?

2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $82,090 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 Expedition MAX Platinum?

2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum 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.