BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs. 1.03 Crore which is Rs. 13.00 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW Z4 priced at Rs. 90.90 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW Z4 (Petrol Model) is 12.09 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW Z4 (Top Model) is powered by 2998 cc engine , while Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison BMW Z4 M40i vs Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Z4 vs Defender

Key Highlights Z4 M40iDefender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
Engine Type TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Max Power 335bhp@5000-6500rpm 296bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 11.4 Kmpl
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Basic Info BMW Z4 M40iLand Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
Rating
39 reviews
51 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 90.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.57 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2997 cc
Body Type Convertible,Luxury SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 335bhp@5000-6500rpm 296bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed AT
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW Z4 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) ... 11.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/35 ZR19 255/60 R20
Boot Space 281 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,75,842 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,03,709 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.79 Lakh Z4 Insurance Rs. 6.34 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2997 cc
Max Power
335bhp@5000-6500rpm
296bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1600-4500rpm
650Nm@1500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
1610 Kg
2550 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Twin
Regenerative Braking
...
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4.5 Sec
7.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
52 Liters
90 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
11.4 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
8.5 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
12.09 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
...
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
...
Tyre Size
255/35 ZR19
255/60 R20
Tyre Type
Radial, Run flat
...

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,
...
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
2
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
281 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
Smart
...
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
...
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Length*Width*Height
4324*1864*1304 mm3
5099*2008*1970 mm3
Wheelbase
2740 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
114 mm
219 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Energy Regeneration, Automatic Start/Stop function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Lumbar support for driver and front passenger(O), Smokers package(O), Automatic Climate with extended contents with active carbon microfilter, Comfort Access(O), Wind Deflector, M Sport Brake, Adaptive M suspension (Adjustable in "Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus" modes), M Sport Differential, Launch Control, Variable sport steering
...
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
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
...
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
...
Drive Modes
3
...
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
12
...
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
...
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
...
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
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
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
4
6
Brake Assist (BA)
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
...
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
Land Rover Defender
  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.
Land Rover 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 135 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 and maintenance in your car. But BMW Z4 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, 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 4.5
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 4.5
Maintenance 4.1 4.0
Safety 4.8 5.0
Features 4.7 5.0
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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, safety and features in your car. But Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of comfort and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW Z4 is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 66.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Defender?
For the M40i version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of Z4 produces 335bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 l Diesel 130 X version, 2997 cc Diesel engine of Defender produces 296bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW Z4 has better performance.

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