BMW i5 vs Defender

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 12.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i5, priced at Rs. 1.20 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Defender returns a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the i5 offers a claimed 516 km/charge. On the performance front, the i5 uses a 83.9kWh battery producing 592.73bhp and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the i5 and Defender, the Defender is the better pick for affordability.

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i5 vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i5Defender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.20 CroreRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage / Range 516 km/charge11.5 kmpl
Engine / Battery 83.9 kWh1997 cc
Max power / Motor 592.73bhp296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available191 Km/h

i5 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i5 M60 xDriveLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
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Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.20 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1997 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 592.73bhp 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW i5 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 11.5 kmpl
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,31,167 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.73 Lakh i5 Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
Not Available
1997 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol
Motor Power
442 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1997 cc
Battery Capacity
83.9 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
592.73bhp
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Range
516 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
795Nm
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
4H-15mins-22Kw-( 0–100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30mins-205kw(10–80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.4 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
191 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl
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 & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5060*2156*1505 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
2995 mm
3022 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Meridian Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
No of Speakers
Not Available
10
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
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
Not Available
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
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
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
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
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 )
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

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

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

grossWeight
Not Available
3200 kg

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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