BMW i5 LWB vs Defender

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

BMW i5 LWB price starts at Rs. 79.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.82 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 2.62 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Defender returns a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the i5 LWB offers a claimed 669 km/charge. On the performance front, the i5 LWB uses a 81.6kWh battery producing 268bhp and the Defender a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm. If you're deciding between the i5 LWB and Defender, the i5 LWB is the better pick for affordability, while the Defender stands out for top speed.

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i5 LWB vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i5 LWBDefender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 79.60 LakhRs. 2.62 Crore
Mileage / Range 669 km/charge11.5 kmpl
Engine / Battery 81.6 kWh4395 cc
Max power / Motor 268bhp626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Top speed 195 Km/h210 Km/h

i5 LWB vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L M SportLand Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
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Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 79.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 4395 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 268bhp 626bhp@5855-7000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW i5 LWB Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20 Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 8 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,06,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.23 Lakh i5 LWB Insurance Defender Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
Not Available
4395 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
4.4 Litre P635 V8 Petrol
Motor Power
200 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
4395 cc
Battery Capacity
81.6 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
268bhp
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Range
669 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
410Nm
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Charging Time
10–80% in 33 min
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.7 Sec
4 Sec
Top Speed
195 Km/h
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electronic
Electric
Tyre Size
F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Not Available
Wheel Size
20
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5175*2156*1520 mm3
4813*2105*1995 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
3023 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW OS 8.5
Meridian Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
No of Speakers
17
14
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
BMW OS 8.5
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
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
Not Available
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Center
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Airbags
8
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

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

Inbuilt Apps
MyBMW App
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Crash Notification
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3230 kg
rearLegroom
Not Available
929 mm
frontLegroom
Not Available
993 mm

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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