2025 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Expedition Max

2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,150 to $86,655
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 123.1 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 296 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 6,300 - 9,000 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 221.7 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition Max than in the Land Rover Defender. The Ford Expedition Max will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Expedition Max is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition Max is a little wider than the Land Rover Defender, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Expedition Max, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Defender.

Performance
With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Defender. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Expedition Max and the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Expedition Max transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Land Rover Defender.

Utility
The Ford Expedition Max offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Defender, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Defender.