Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Levante

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and Maserati Levante. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.00 Crore and Maserati Levante price is Rs. 1.37 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Maserati Levante is available in 2979 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Diesel and Petrol. Levante provides the mileage of 9.3 kmpl.

Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol vs Levante GT Hybrid Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	Levante
Price	Rs. 1.00 Crore	Rs. 1.37 Crore
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2979 cc
Power	296 bhp	349 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.00 Crore

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Maserati Levante

GT Hybrid

Rs. 1.37 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Maserati Levante

GT Hybrid

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	3.0L V6 TwinTurbo
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	349 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	191	251
Mileage		ARAI: 9.3 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		748
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Multi-Link
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Alloy	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	5.85
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	255 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	255 / 60 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking		Optional
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Rear Collision Assist		Rear Cross-traffic Assist (Optional)
Blind Spot Detection		Optional
High-beam Assist		Optional
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Ventilated Disc (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Chrome Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.4" Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger	Optional	Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Ebony)	Single Tone (Customisable)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)	2
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Analogue

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Nero
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Bianco
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Nero Ribelle
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Grigio Maratea
	Santorini Black Metallic	Grigio
	Fuji White	Rame
		Blu Passione
		Blu Emozione
		Bianco Alpi

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

9 Ratings

4.5/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.8Performance	4.0Comfort
	4.8Value for Money	4.0Performance
		2.0Fuel Economy
		3.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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The Land Rover Defender is a perfect blend of rugged heritage and modern sophistication. It carries forward the legendary off-road DNA that made the Defender iconic, while offering a refined and comfortable driving experience for everyday use. The boxy yet bold design turns heads wherever it goes, and its premium interior feels both durable and luxurious — built to handle mud, sand, and city streets alike. Under the hood, the Defender packs powerful engine options, delivering smooth performance with plenty of torque for tough terrains. Its advanced all-wheel-drive system, adjustable air suspension, and terrain response modes make it nearly unstoppable off-road. Yet, despite its brute strength, it’s surprisingly composed on highways, offering a quiet, stable ride. The tech features — from the Pivi Pro infotainment system to driver-assist aids — make the Defender feel truly modern. Whether you're exploring mountain trails or cruising downtown, the Defender gives you confidence and comfort in equal measure. It’s not just an SUV — it’s an adventure machine with timeless appeal.

Maserati Levante

It has been with me for a few years and I have to say it's one of my favorite cars to drive around but again you have to be careful with it because Indian roads aren't that accessible. I love my car.

Used Cars in India

63 Used Defender

Rs. 58 Lakhonwards

7 Used Levante

Rs. 59 Lakhonwards

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Defender comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	5018 mm * 2105 mm * 1967 mm	5005 mm * 1981 mm * 1693 mm
Ground Clearance	218 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	3004
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	2109

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace		580 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		80

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Roof Rails	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)	30.1
Departure Angle (Degree)	37.7
Rampover Angle (Degree)	22