Land Rover - Defender 130 (L663)-3.0 D250 (249 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Automatic

Land Rover - Defender 130 (L663)

Last updated - Jan. 30, 2025, 7:05 p.m.

Details	-
Brand	Land Rover
Model	Defender
Generation	Defender 130 (L663)
Modification	3.0 D250 (249 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Automatic
Start Of Production	2022

Performance

The Land Rover Defender is a rugged and capable off-road vehicle with impressive acceleration and a top speed of 188 km/h. Its acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes just 8.9 seconds.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	8.9 sec
Max Speed	188 km/h 116.82 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph	8.4 sec

Body & Dimensions

The Land Rover Defender is a highly capable off-road vehicle with a length of 5358 mm, width of 2105 mm, and height of 1970 mm. It has a minimum turning circle of 13.1 m, approach angle of 30.1-37.5°, departure angle of 24.5-28.5°, and ramp over angle of 22-27.8°. The ground clearance ranges from 219-290 mm and it has a wading depth of 900 mm. The Defender can comfortably seat 5-8 people and has a width with mirrors folded of 2008 mm.

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Body Type	Off-road vehicle
Seats	5-8
Doors	5
Length	5358 mm 210.94 in.
Width Including Mirrors	2105 mm 82.87 in.
Height	1970 mm 77.56 in.
Front Track	1706 mm 67.17 in.
Rear Track	1702 mm 67.01 in.
Min Turning Circle	13.1 m 42.98 ft.
Approach Angle	30.1-37.5°
Departure Angle	24.5-28.5°
Ramp Over Angle	22-27.8°
Ride Height Ground Clearance	219-290 mm 8.62 - 11.42 in.
Wading Depth	900 mm 35.43 in.
Width With Mirrors Folded	2008 mm 79.06 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Land Rover Defender is a diesel-powered vehicle with impressive fuel efficiency. It has a combined fuel consumption of 8.8-9.3 liters per 100 kilometers, with CO2 emissions ranging from 231-245 grams per kilometer.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel Consumption At Low Speed Wltp	12.3-12.7 l/100 km 19.12 - 18.52 US mpg 22.97 - 22.24 UK mpg 8.13 - 7.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Medium Speed Wltp	8.7-9 l/100 km 27.04 - 26.13 US mpg 32.47 - 31.39 UK mpg 11.49 - 11.11 km/l
Fuel Consumption At High Speed Wltp	7.1-7.7 l/100 km 33.13 - 30.55 US mpg 39.79 - 36.69 UK mpg 14.08 - 12.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Very High Speed Wltp	8.9-9.6 l/100 km 26.43 - 24.5 US mpg 31.74 - 29.43 UK mpg 11.24 - 10.42 km/l
Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp	8.8-9.3 l/100 km 26.73 - 25.29 US mpg 32.1 - 30.37 UK mpg 11.36 - 10.75 km/l
Co2 Emissions Wltp	231-245 g/km

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a Defender model with a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle powertrain architecture. The engine is a 2.997 liters Ingenium / DT306 inline-6 diesel engine with a bore of 83 mm and a stroke of 92.3 mm, generating 249 horsepower at 4000 rpm and 600 Nm of torque at 1250-2250 rpm. The engine features a turbocharger, intercooler, DOHC, and common rail fuel injection system. It has a diesel particulate filter and a start-stop system. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic, driving all four wheels. The car has a double wishbone front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)
Power	249 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power Per Litre	83.1 Hp/l
Torque	600 Nm @ 1250-2250 rpm. 442.54 lb.-ft. @ 1250-2250 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code	Ingenium / DT306
Engine Displacement	2997 cm3 182.89 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke	92.3 mm 3.63 in.
Compression Ratio	15.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Injection System	Diesel Commonrail
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain	DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	8.8 l 9.3 US qt \| 7.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	0W-30 / STJLR.03.5007
Coolant	11.6 l 12.26 US qt \| 10.21 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the four wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode.
Drive Wheel	All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	8 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link suspension
Engine Systems	Start & Stop System Particulate filter

Brakes

The Land Rover Defender features a robust braking system with ventilated discs in the front and rear, measuring 363mm and 350mm respectively. It also comes equipped with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. The steering system is electrically assisted and uses a rack-and-pinion setup.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs, 363 mm
Rear Brakes	Ventilated discs, 350 mm
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Electric Steering

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

The Land Rover Defender boasts a reliable lithium-ion battery and a large AdBlue tank, making it ideal for off-road adventures. Its robust construction and capable features make it a highly capable and durable vehicle.

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Battery Technology	Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Adblue Tank	20.7 l 5.47 US gal \| 4.55 UK gal

Weight & Capacity

The Land Rover Defender is a rugged and capable off-road vehicle with a strong power-to-weight ratio, making it well-suited for challenging terrain. Its spacious interior and generous cargo capacity make it a practical choice for daily driving and adventure.

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Weight To Power Ratio	10.2 kg/Hp, 97.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	4.3 kg/Nm, 235.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	2550-2589 kg 5621.79 - 5707.77 lbs.
Max Weight	3380 kg 7451.62 lbs.
Max Load	791-830 kg 1743.86 - 1829.84 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	290 l 10.24 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	2078 l 73.38 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	89 l 23.51 US gal \| 19.58 UK gal
Max Roof Load	168 kg 370.38 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent	3000 kg 6613.87 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes	750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download	120 kg 264.55 lbs.