BMW M440i vs Defender

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 2.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW M440i, priced at Rs. 1.09 Crore. On the performance front, the M440i uses a 2998cc engine producing 369bhp and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the M440i and Defender, the M440i is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Defender stands out for affordability.

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M440i vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW M440iDefender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.09 CroreRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage Not Available11.5 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1997 cc
Max power 369bhp296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h191 Km/h

M440i vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW M440i xDrive ConvertibleLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
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Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.09 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1997 cc
Body Type Convertible SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 369bhp 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW M440i Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 11.5 kmpl
Boot Space 385 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,10,855 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.50 Lakh M440i Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
Iconic B58
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
369bhp
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
500Nm
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.9 Sec
7.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
58.94 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
250 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R19
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R19
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
5
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
3
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
7
Doors
2
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
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
4770*1852*1394 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
2851 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
126 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
2
5

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
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Harman Kardon Surround Sound system
Meridian Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
No of Speakers
12
10
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Harman Kardon Surround Sound system
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
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
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
14.9 inch
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
2
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
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
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
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
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)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Intelligent Personal Assistant
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
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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BMW M440i Vs Land Rover Defender FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW M440i vs Land Rover Defender?
The Defender is cheaper than BMW M440i by ₹2.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW M440i vs Land Rover Defender?
For the xDrive Convertible version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of M440i produces 369bhp of power and 500Nm of torque. Whereas 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

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