Defender vs Lexus LC 500h

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Defender price starts at Rs. 1.07 Crore, which is Rs. 1.43 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Lexus LC 500h, priced at Rs. 2.51 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the LC 500h delivers 12.3 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the LC 500h a 3456cc engine producing 295.02bhp@6600rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and LC 500h, the Defender is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the LC 500h stands out for mileage and top speed.

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Defender vs LC 500h Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderLexus LC 500h
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 2.51 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl12.3 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc3456 cc
Max power 296.3bhp@5500rpm295.02bhp@6600rpm
Top speed 191 Km/h250 Km/h

Defender vs LC 500h Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSELexus LC 500h Limited Edition
Rating
54 reviews
14 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Lexus
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.51 Crore
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 3456 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars Coupe,Luxury,Hybrids,SedanAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 295.02bhp@6600rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 10-Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 12.3 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available F 245/40R F21 / R 275/35RF21
Boot Space Not Available 197 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
3.5-literV6FourCam
Motor Power
Not Available
650 V
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
3456 cc
Battery Capacity
Not Available
264kW
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet motor
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
295.02bhp@6600rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
350Nm@5100rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
10-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Direct injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1985-2020 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
F 245/40R F21 / R 275/35RF21
Wheel Size
Not Available
21
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Alcantra upholstery, - Front sport seats and CFRP scuff plates, 8-way power front seats with one-touch walk-in function, - 2-way power lumbar support (Front seats, Driver's seat with 3 memory position switches, Aluminium brake pedal, Analog clock, 20.32 cm (8-inch) color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) multi-information display, LED ambient illuminatio
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
2
Boot Space
Not Available
197 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps with headlamp cleaner, Light control system, Acoustic windshield glass with UV-cut function, UV-cut function for door, rear and rear quarter window glass, Outside rear view mirror with LED side turn signal lamp, auto folding, heater, memory, interlinked with reverse gear, Flush surface type door handles, Foot area illumination, LED rear combination lamp, Panoramic roof, Active rear wing, CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics) roof, LED cornering lamps
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4770*1920*1345 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2585 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Mirror Link
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension, Drive mode select with Custom Mode, Color head-up display,Steering wheel with heater and control switches,EPB (Electric Parking Brake), air filter with pollen, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus ion generator, Nanoe X* - Cabin Air Purifier
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
26.16 cm (10.3-inch) EMV (Electro Multi-Vision) display with Remote Touch Interface, Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound System with AM/FM radio, in-dash DVD player, 13 speakers, MP3 and WMA play compatible, DSP, ASL, Clari-Fi, Bluetooth function with hands-free calling, wireless connection with AV-profile compliant player, 2 USB ports/mini-jack, Smartphone connectivity
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
10
13
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
rick and pi
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Parking Assist Monitor, VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management), LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system), Drive-start Control, PUH (Pop Up Hood), SRS knee airbags for front seats, SRS curtain shield airbags for front & rear seats, WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) concept front seats, Anti-theft system with siren, glass break intrusion and inclination sensor, Emergency brake signal, Impact sensing fuel cut
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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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
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Land Rover Defender Vs Lexus LC 500h FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Lexus LC 500h?
Defender has out rated Lexus LC 500h on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Lexus LC 500h?
The Defender is cheaper than Lexus LC 500h by ₹1.43 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Lexus LC 500h?
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. Whereas for the Limited Edition version, 3456 cc Petrol engine of LC 500h produces 295.02bhp@6600rpm of power and 350Nm@5100rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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