BMW X5 vs Defender

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 96.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Defender delivers 11.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and Defender, the X5 is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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X5 vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Defender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 96.90 LakhRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl11.5 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1997 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h191 Km/h

X5 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive40i xLineLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rating
28 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 96.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 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. 1,87,448 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.03 Lakh X5 Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
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 Steptronic
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
2220 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
No
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.4 Sec
7.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
243 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
AC(separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars), Floor mats in velour, IRVM with automatic anti-dazzle function, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, BMW Live Cockpit Plus(High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9 Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with RTTI, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller)
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
645 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
3022 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, xLine Package(BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical slats with front sides in aluminium with satinised look, Air Breather Aluminium Satinated with high-gloss black elements, Exterior Line Aluminium Satinated, Roof rails Aluminium Satinated, Tailpipe trims Aluminium Satinated, BMW inscription front and rear, illuminated), BMW Gesture Control
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Meridian Surround Sound System
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
10
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
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
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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
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
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not 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
No
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)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
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
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
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

Remote Engine Start Stop
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
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

Is BMW X5 Better Than Land Rover Defender?

51% users have chosen BMW X5 over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 127 users have also rated BMW X5 and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW X5 has out rated Land Rover Defender on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 Defender
Mileage 5.0 4.3
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 4.8
Maintenance 5.0 4.1
Safety 5.0 4.8
Features 5.0 4.7
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BMW X5 Vs Land Rover Defender FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender?
BMW X5 has out rated Defender on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Defender by ₹10.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender?
For the xDrive40i xLine version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm of power and 520Nm@1850-5000rpm 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
As per the users experiences the BMW X5 has better performance.

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