BMW Z4 vs Defender

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

BMW Z4 price starts at Rs. 90.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Z4 offers a claimed 8.5 kmpl, while the Defender delivers 11.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the Z4 uses a 2998cc engine producing 335bhp@5000-6500rpm and the Defender a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Z4 and Defender, the Z4 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Defender stands out for mileage.

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Z4 vs Defender Comparison Summary

Specification BMW Z4Defender
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 90.50 LakhRs. 1.07 Crore
Mileage 8.5 kmpl11.5 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1997 cc
Max power 335bhp@5000-6500rpm296.3bhp@5500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h191 Km/h

Z4 vs Defender Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW Z4 M40iLand Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rating
42 reviews
54 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 90.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1997 cc
Body Type Convertible SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 335bhp@5000-6500rpm 296.3bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW Z4 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 11.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/35 ZR19 Not Available
Boot Space 281 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. 1,75,068 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.78 Lakh Z4 Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
335bhp@5000-6500rpm
296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1600-4500rpm
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
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
1610 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
No
Regenerative Braking
No
Not Available
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.5 Sec
7.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
52 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
250 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (City)
8.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12.09 kmpl
11.5 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
11.5 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
20
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/35 ZR19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial, Run flat
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
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,
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
281
Not Available
Seating Capacity
2
7
Doors
2
5
Boot Space
281 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4324*1864*1304 mm3
4758*2105*1967 mm3
Wheelbase
2740 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
114 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
2
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Brake Energy Regeneratio
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
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
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
10
Rear Entertainment System
No
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
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
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
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
10.25
13.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
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
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
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
4
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
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))
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
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
1860 kg
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 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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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 ₹16.50 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 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 Z4 has better performance.

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