BMW iX vs Defender

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

BMW iX price starts at Rs. 1.40 Crore, which is Rs. 1.22 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 iX offers a claimed 575 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX uses a 111.5kWh battery producing 516.29bhp and the Defender a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm. If you're deciding between the iX and Defender, the iX is the better pick for affordability.

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iX vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iXDefender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.40 CroreRs. 2.62 Crore
Mileage / Range 575 km/charge11.5 kmpl
Engine / Battery 111.5 kWh4395 cc
Max power / Motor 516.29bhp626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Top speed 200 Km/h210 Km/h

iX vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX xDrive50Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Rating
41 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.40 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 4395 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 516.29bhp 626bhp@5855-7000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW iX Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/50 R21(FandR) Not Available
Boot Space 500 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,69,856 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 5,06,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance iX Insurance Defender Insurance
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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
240
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
4395 cc
Battery Capacity
111.5 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
synchronous motor
Not Available
Max Power
516.29bhp
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Range
575 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
765Nm
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
2285 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Charging Time
35 min-195kW(10%-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
5.5H- 22kW(100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
35 min-195kW(10%-80%)
Not Available

Drag Coefficient
0.25
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
4 Sec
Top Speed
200 Km/h
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
20
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
ventilated disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/50 R21(FandR)
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Steering column adjustment (Length & Height), 2-spoke design polygonal shape steering wheel, Ambient Interior Lighting extended with mood lights, Frameless Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, BMW Iconic Sounds, for interior and exterior, controlled by Driving Experience Switch modes: - Personal: Balanced acoustic comfort - Sport: Pronounced load feedback - Efficient: High acoustic comfort,
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
Not Available
Interior Lighting
,Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Dual Tone Body Colour
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
500
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
BMW Wallbox with integrated cable management and LED bars to indicate charging status (Max output -11 kW/3-phase), Charging flap - In rear right side panel with LED for charging status, Automatic operation of tailgate, LED headlights:- (Low-beam and high-beam headlights (LED technology) (Licence plate illumination (LED technology) (Automatic beam-throw control) High-beam assistant, Daytime driving lights (LED technology), LED rear lights, Welcome Light Carpet, Follow-me-home function, Comfort access system, incl:- (Keyless access to the vehicle) (Welcome light setting when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic unlocking when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic locking when moving away from the vehicle) Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Intelligence panel in the BMW kidney grille, Thermally insulated
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4953*2230*1695 mm3
4813*2105*1995 mm3
Wheelbase
3014 mm
3023 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Virtual Assistant,10.9-inch central display, 10.9-inch front passenger display including Cockpit tile,BMW Live Cockpit Professional,
Meridian Surround Sound System
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
18
14
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
BMW Wallbox with integrated cable management and LED bars to indicate charging status (Max output -11 kW/3-phase), Charging flap - In rear right side panel with LED for charging status, Automatic operation of tailgate, LED headlights:- (Low-beam and high-beam headlights (LED technology) (Licence plate illumination (LED technology) (Automatic beam-throw control) High-beam assistant, Daytime driving lights (LED technology), LED rear lights, Welcome Light Carpet, Follow-me-home function, Comfort access system, incl:- (Keyless access to the vehicle) (Welcome light setting when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic unlocking when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic locking when moving away from the vehicle) Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Intelligence panel in the BMW kidney grille, Thermally insulated
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Smart Key Band
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Adjustable
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
14.9 Inch
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
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
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
No
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
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
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Airbags: ( Airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist and Dynamic Braking lights, Crash Sensor, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with extended contents such as: ( Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)), ISOFIX child seat mounting for outer rear seats, Three-point seat belts for all seats, belt latch tensioner & belt force limiter(stopper), Tyre Pressure Monitor System, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Emergency Spare Wheel, Driving Assistant including: ( Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning with Active Return, Blind Spot Detection, Front Collision Warning), Acoustic protection for pedestrians, Servotronic Steering Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Keyless Start, Reversin
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Without Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
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
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
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
3230 kg
frontTread
1395 mm
Not Available
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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The BMW iX is cheaper than Defender by ₹1.22 Crore.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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