BMW iX vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Compare the BMW iX and Defender on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

BMW iX xDrive 40 costs ₹1.21 Cr, while the Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel} is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.

BMW iX xDrive 40 is an Electric car and delivers NA driving range with 76.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity, where as Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel has 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, delivers 345 bhp with 11.4 mileage.

BMW iX vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW iX	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹1.21 Cr	₹1.52 Cr
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
Battery Capacity	76.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	NA
Driving Range	NA kms	1015 kms
Safety	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

BMW iX

₹ 1.21 Cr

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.21 Cr

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹2,23,425

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.0

4.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

8 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

500 litres

290 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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89 litres

Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Highway Mileage

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

425 km

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Fuel Type

Electric

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic - 1 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Engine Type

Electric

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

76.6 KWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

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Battery Charging

90 Hrs @ 220 Volt

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Electric Motor

2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

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345 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.1 seconds

6.8 seconds

Others

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

1500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

322 Bhp, 630 Nm

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Mileage (ARAI)

425 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

200 kmph

191 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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1015 km

Engine

Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable

2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.1 seconds

7.5 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

City Mileage

—

ClutchType

—

Fuel Change Over Switch

—

Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1695 mm

1970 mm

Width

1967 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

906 mm

219 mm

Kerb Weight

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2550 kg

Wheelbase

3000 mm

3022 mm

Length

4953 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

—

Legroom

—

Length*Width*Height

—

Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Rear Suspension

Five-link

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Front Tyres

255 / 50 R21

255 / 60 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 50 R21

255 / 60 R20

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Wheels & Tyres

—

Rear Brake Size

—

Tyres

—

Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Optional

Rub-strips

Body Coloured

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Interior Colours

Interior Design Suite Leather Castanea

Ebony

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Rear Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Auto Folding

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

14.9 inch

11.4 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

14.9 inch

11.4 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

160000

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

—

360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

Optional

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED,LED

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Optional

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Full-time

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW iX

✓Strong BMW iX electric performance with AWD
✓Premium lounge-style interior and comfort
✓Long electric range with fast DC charging
✓Advanced technology and driver assistance features
✓Sustainable materials and future-focused design

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV