BMW M340i vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW M340i and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW M340i xDrive is priced at ₹76.40 Lakh, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
BMW M340i xDrive comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW M340i vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW M340i	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

BMW M340i

₹ 76.40 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

76.40 Lakh

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹1,41,072

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

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NCAP Rating

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

4 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

480 litres

290 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

59 litres

89 litres

Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1900-5000 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

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

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

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

369 Bhp @ 5500-6500 Rpm

345 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

4.4 seconds

6.8 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1900-5000 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

13.02 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

191 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

768 km

1015 km

Engine

2998 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

4.4 seconds

7.5 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

City Mileage

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ClutchType

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Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

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Max Power & Torque

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Regenerative Braking

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Idle Start/Stop

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Mileage - Owner Reported

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1440 mm

1970 mm

Width

1827 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm

219 mm

Kerb Weight

1670 kg

2550 kg

Wheelbase

2851 mm

3022 mm

Length

4713 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

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Legroom

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Length*Width*Height

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Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

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Shoulder Room

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Knee Room

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Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Front Tyres

225 / 40 R19

255 / 60 R20

Rear Tyres

255 / 35 R19

255 / 60 R20

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double-joint Spring Strut Axle, Hydraulically Damped Torque Strut Bearing

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

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Front Brake Size

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Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Steering

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Chassis Type

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Roof Rails

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Optional

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 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

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Single Tone

Interior Colours

Alcantara Sensatec Black | Contrast Stitching Blue | Black

Ebony

Seat Upholstery

Leather + Alcantara

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

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)

Split Third Row Seat

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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

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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

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

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Grey

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Rear Windshield Blind

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Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

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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

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11.4 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

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

DVD Playback

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

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)

40000

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Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three 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

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Fog Lights

LED

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

Active

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

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 M340i

✓Class-leading BMW M340i xDrive performance and acceleration
✓Powerful inline-6 engine with thrilling exhaust note
✓xDrive all-wheel-drive offers excellent grip in all conditions
✓Premium interiors with M-specific sporty elements
✓One of the quickest sedans available in India

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