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BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender

BMW X7 Price starts at Rs. 1.31 Crore which is Rs. 26.40 Lakh costlier than base model of Defender priced at Rs. 1.05 Crore. The claimed mileage of BMW X7 (Diesel Model) is 14.31 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW X7 (Top Model) is powered by 2993 cc engine , while Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport Signature vs Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

X7 vs Defender

Key Highlights X7 xDrive40i M Sport SignatureDefender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Engine Type 3.0 L 6-cylinder Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 626bhp
Mileage (ARAI) 11.29 Kmpl ...

X7 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport SignatureLand Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Rating
38 reviews
52 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.33 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.79 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 4367 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 626bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed ...
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X7 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.29 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 285/45 R21 255/60 R20
Boot Space 300 Liters ...
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. 2,57,282 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 5,39,712 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.42 Lakh X7 Insurance Rs. 11.05 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Engine Type
3.0 L 6-cylinder
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
4367 cc
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
626bhp
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
750Nm@6000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
...
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
2460 Kg
2603 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Twin
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.8 Sec
4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
...
90 Liters
Top Speed
245 Km/h
240 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.29 Kmpl
...
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
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Brakes Front
...
Disc
Brakes Rear
...
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
...
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
6.42 m
Tyre Size
285/45 R21
255/60 R20

Ventilated Seats
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
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Air Conditioner
...
Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
...
5
Boot Space
300 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
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
...
Rain Sensing Wiper
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
5181*2218*1835 mm3
5018*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
228 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Servotronic Steering Assist,Comfort Access System,Soft Close function for doors,Automatic air conditioning with 5 zone control, with individualised climate control for front driver and passenger, rear left and right passengers including two additional air vents in the B pillars and 3rd row passengers,2 cupholders in centre armrest in rear/rear end of centre console for 2nd seat row and integrated in armrest for 3rd seat row,Comfort cushion made of alcantara for 2nd row outer seats,6 Seater 2comfort seats with armrest for passengers in the 2nd seat row,Wireless Smartphone Integration,Fully Remote Parking via smartphone,Automatic Start Stop function,Adaptive air flap control,Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, BMW Driving Experience Switch (Modes: ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE)
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Rear Curtain
Available
...
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
...
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
4
...
No of Speakers
16
...
AC
...
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
...
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
...
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
9
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
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
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
...
Lane Watch Camera
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3

SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Live Weather
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

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?

58% users have chosen BMW X7 over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 137 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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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 BMW X7 is cheaper than Defender by Rs. 1.46 Crore.
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 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4367 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp of power and 750Nm@6000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X7 has better performance.

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