BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X7 and Defender comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport is priced at ₹1.28 Cr, Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.
BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport 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 X7 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW X7	Land Rover Defender
Engine Capacity	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	345 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

BMW X7

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.28 Cr

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹2,36,350

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

1.7

4.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

6 Person

8 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

300 litres

290 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

83 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

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

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

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

Engine Type

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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

1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Integrated With Transmission

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

375 Bhp @ 5200-6250 Rpm

345 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.8 seconds

6.8 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

1500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

12 Bhp, 200 Nm

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Mileage (ARAI)

11.29 kmpl

11.4 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

245 kmph

191 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

937 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)

5.8 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

1835 mm

1970 mm

Width

2000 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

221 mm

219 mm

Kerb Weight

2490 kg

2550 kg

Wheelbase

3105 mm

3022 mm

Length

5181 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 In Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension With Automatic Self-levelling

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Front Tyres

285 / 45 R21

255 / 60 R20

Rear Tyres

285 / 45 R21

255 / 60 R20

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Double-wishbone Axle In Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension With Automatic Self-levelling

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Four Wheel Steering

Optional

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

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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

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Shark Fin Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

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Body Kit

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Cladding - Black/Grey

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Captain Seats

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

22 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out, Seat Base Bolsters In / Out, Shoulder Support Bolsters In / Out)

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, Second & Third

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Interior Colours

Tartufo With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect, Black With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect

Ebony

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Front And Middle Row

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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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

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, 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

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles

Silver

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

Optional

Touchscreen Size

14.9 inch

11.4 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

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

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

DVD Playback

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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, Second & Third

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

Front, Second & Third Row

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row AC Zone

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Air Purifier

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Optional

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

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)

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)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X7

✓Spacious cabin, ideal for chauffeur-driven comfort
✓Premium interiors with high-quality materials
✓Strong performance with sharp, engaging handling
✓Air suspension delivers a smooth ride across varied roads
✓Feature-rich: dual sunroofs, powered seats, 14.9-inch touchscreen with dial controller, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio, heated & ventilated front seats

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