The Comparative Analysis :
Land Rover Discovery Sd4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Land Rover Defender 90 D240 AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 55,900

€ 53,900

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Discovery Sd4 is 25.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Defender 90 D240.
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
72.7
81.6
87.4
77.7
79.1
82.9
81.6 in
Width
79.1 in
87.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
72.7 in
Height
77.7 in
115
195.7
101.9
170.2
195.7 in
Length
170.2 in
115 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4868 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.21 %

General
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
L462
Generation
LE
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Discovery Sd4
237 hp
237 hp
Defender 90 D240
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Discovery Sd4
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Defender 90 D240
Performance
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Discovery Sd4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Defender 90 D240
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Discovery Sd4
19.68 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Defender 90 D240
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Discovery Sd4
37 mpg
31 mpg
Defender 90 D240
31 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
20.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
748 mi
Range
696 mi
Discovery Sd4
748 mi
696 mi
Defender 90 D240
Environmental Impact
131.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
154.3 kWh
Discovery Sd4
131.6 kWh
154.3 kWh
Defender 90 D240
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Discovery Sd4
Defender 90 D240
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1819 lb
Maximum Payload
1614 lb
34.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft














70.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft