BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender

Defender Price starts at Rs. 97.00 Lakh which is Rs. 6.50 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW Z4 priced at Rs. 90.50 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW Z4 (Petrol Model) is 12.09 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Defender (Diesel Model) is 11.5 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW Z4 (Top Model) is powered by 2998 cc engine , while Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison BMW Z4 M40i Pure Impulse vs Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Z4 vs Defender

Key Highlights Z4 M40i Pure ImpulseDefender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Engine Type TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Max Power 335bhp@5000-6500rpm 626bhp@5855-7000rpm

Z4 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW Z4 M40i Pure ImpulseLand Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
Rating
42 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 95.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 4395 cc
Body Type Convertible SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 335bhp@5000-6500rpm 626bhp@5855-7000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 8
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW Z4 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 255/35 ZR19 ...
Boot Space 281 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 4 6
EMI
Rs. 1,84,160 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 5,06,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.96 Lakh Z4 Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
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Displacement
2998 cc
4395 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
4395 cc
Max Power
335bhp@5000-6500rpm
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1600-4500rpm
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
8
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Kerb Weight
1610 Kg
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Turbo Charger
Twin
Super Charge
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.5 Sec
4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
52 Liters
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Top Speed
250 Km/h
210 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
...
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
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20
Suspension Front
3
Suspension Rear
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
...
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
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Tyre Size
255/35 ZR19
...
Tyre Type
Radial, Run flat
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument cluster with individual character design for Drive modes., M Seat Belts(O), M Sport seats for driver and passenger, Storage Compartment Package, Multifunction M leather steering wheel, Ambient Lights(O), Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Floor mats in velour,
...
Rear Reading Lamp
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Upholstery
...
Leather
Interior Lighting
...
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
...
4
Digital Cluster
...
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
64
Digital Odometer
...
Glove Box
Cargo Volume
281
...
Seating Capacity
2
5
Doors
2
5
Boot Space
281 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar
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Rain Sensing Wiper
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Wheel Covers
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ORVM
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Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
...
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Integrated Antenna
LED DRLs
LED Fog Lamps
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LED Taillights
Sun Roof
...
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
...
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Chrome Grille
...
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Trunk Light
...
Roof Rails
...
LED Headlamps
Length*Width*Height
4324*1864*1304 mm3
4813*2105*1995 mm3
Wheelbase
2740 mm
3023 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
114 mm
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No. Of Doors
2
5

Connectivity
Android Auto
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Energy Regeneratio
...
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
...
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Optional (Harman Kardon Surround system (408 W, 7 channels, 12 loudspeakers), Wireless Charging), HiFi Loudspeaker system (205 W), iDrive Controller, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (BMW Operating System 7.0, Navigation with 3D Maps, 10.25” Display screen with touch functionality, Configurable user interface), Wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth with audio streaming, hands-free and USB connectivity
Meridian Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
...
Drive Modes
3
...
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
12
14
Rear Entertainment System
...
Adjustable Steering
...
4
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar
Meridian Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
...
Rear Window Washer
...
Cupholders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
...
Integrated 2-Din Audio
...
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
...
Available
Heated Seats
...
Front Only
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
...
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Touchscreen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Adjustable Headrest
...
Voice Commands
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Automatic Headlamps
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
...
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Curtain Airbag
...
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Anti Theft Device
...
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
...
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Side Airbag Rear
Speed Alert
SOS Emergency Assistance
...
Airbags
4
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
4
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Geo-fence Alert
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Child seat ISOFIX attachment(O), Electronic vehicle immobiliser, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control with extended contents (DSC on and off, M mode), Two-stage brake force display, Three-point seat belts at all seats, Cruise control with braking function, Optional(BMW Head-up Display, Active cruise control with Stop & Go function, Parking Assistant (incl Rear View Camera + PDC front & rear), Driving Assistant (only with Interior and exterior mirror package))
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
...
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Day Night IRVM
Keyless Entry
Passenger Airbag
Rear Defogger
...
Rear Camera
...
3
Side Airbag

Forward Collision Warning
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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Crash Notification
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
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 Land Rover Defender Better Than BMW Z4?

70% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over BMW Z4 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 147 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and BMW Z4 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Land Rover Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But BMW Z4 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features.
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 Z4 Defender
Mileage 4.3 4.7
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 4.7
Maintenance 4.1 4.4
Safety 4.8 5.0
Features 4.7 5.0
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BMW Z4 Vs Land Rover Defender FAQs

Which car is best between BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender?
As per the users experiences BMW Z4 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Defender is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which car is cheaper BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW Z4 is cheaper than Defender by ₹1.67 Crore.
Which car offers better performance BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender?
For the M40i Pure Impulse version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of Z4 produces 335bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp@5855-7000rpm of power and 750Nm@1800-5855rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW Z4 has better performance.

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