Defender vs Maserati Levante

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 42.36 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Maserati Levante, priced at Rs. 1.49 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Levante delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Levante a 2979cc engine producing 350bhp@5750rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Levante, the Levante is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Defender stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Levante Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMaserati Levante
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 1.49 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc2979 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm350bhp@5750rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h251 Km/h

Defender vs Levante Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMaserati Levante 350 GranSport
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Brand Name Land Rover Maserati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.49 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 2979 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 350bhp@5750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Maserati Levante Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 12 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 255/60 R18
Boot Space Not Available 580 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,88,938 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 6.05 Lakh Levante Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
2979 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
2979 cc
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
350bhp@5750rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
500Nm@1750-4750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Direct Injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2205 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
86.5 x 84.5
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Super Charge
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
6 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
80 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
251 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
12 Kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
electronically variable active-damping suspension system
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.6 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/60 R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial, Tubless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sport Seats, Soft Close Doors, Sport Steering Wheel, Steel Door Sills, Red Painted Brake callipers, Analog Clock, 7 inch TFT Display
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Fog Lights
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
580
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
580 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Front bumper with chrome inserts, Body-coloured side skirts, LED Taillight, Adaptive Front Lighting System, Black Piano Grill, Front Bumper Metallic Finish
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Removable Convertible Top
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
No
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
5003*2158*1679 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
3004 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB & Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, Apple Car Play,Android Auto,Mirror Link,SD Card Reader, 8.4 inch Maserati Touch Control Plus, No of Speakers 8
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Steering Wheel Heating, Electric Air Shutter, Sport Sky hook System
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
8.4 inch Maserati Touch Control Plus
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
6
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
10
8
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Front bumper with chrome inserts, Body-coloured side skirts, LED Taillight, Adaptive Front Lighting System, Black Piano Grill, Front Bumper Metallic Finish
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
Yes
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
8.4
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
No
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Two Window Airbags Fitted in The of Lining Next to The Central Pillar That Cushion the Heads of the Front and Rear Passengers, Lane Keeping Assist Forward Collision Warning Plus
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast
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Land Rover Defender Vs Maserati Levante FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Levante?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your car. But Maserati Levante is better on the grounds of performance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Levante?
The Defender is cheaper than Maserati Levante by ₹42.36 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Levante?
For the 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 350 GranSport version, 2979 cc Petrol engine of Levante produces 350bhp@5750rpm of power and 500Nm@1750-4750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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