BMW X7 vs Defender

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 18.81 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X7, priced at Rs. 1.26 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X7 offers a claimed 11.29 kmpl, while the Defender delivers 11.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the X7 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 X7 and Defender, the X7 is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Defender stands out for affordability and mileage.

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X7 vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X7Defender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.26 CroreRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage 11.29 kmpl11.5 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1997 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 245 Km/h191 Km/h

X7 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport SignatureLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rating
38 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.26 Crore 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 8-Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X7 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.29 Kmpl 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 285/45 R21 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. 2,43,373 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.14 Lakh X7 Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
3.0 L 6-cylinder
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
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
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
No
Drive Mode Types
ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.8 Sec
7.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
245 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.29 Kmpl
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
6
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
285/45 R21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
"Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
6
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
`M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
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
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5181*2000*1835 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
3022 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view
Meridian Surround Sound System
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
10
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
`M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Front Only
AC
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt &Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
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 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
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
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
Yes
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
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
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
9
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with braking function,Launch Control Function,Integrated Brake System,Fully Integrated High Beam Assistant,Rain sensor and automatic driving lights,Sun Protection Glazing,anti-dazzle function (drivers side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Brake Energy Regeneration,Active Park Distance Control,Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row,Automatic Differential Brake,Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant,Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC,Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function,ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats 2nd seat row and 3rd seat row,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,M Sport Brake
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
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

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 X7 Better Than Land Rover Defender?

57% users have chosen BMW X7 over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 140 users have also rated BMW X7 and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Defender has out rated BMW X7 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 X7 Defender
Mileage 3.3 4.3
Performance 3.3 4.7
Comfort 3.3 4.8
Maintenance 3.3 4.1
Safety 3.8 4.8
Features 3.8 4.7
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BMW X7 Vs Land Rover Defender FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender?
Defender has out rated BMW X7 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender?
The Defender is cheaper than BMW X7 by ₹18.81 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender?
For the xDrive40i M Sport Signature version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X7 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 X7 has better performance.

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