Land Rover Defender vs BMW XM Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Defender and BMW XM comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel is priced at ₹1.52 Cr, BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid is priced at ₹2.55 Cr.
Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel comes with 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Land Rover Defender vs BMW XM Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Rover Defender	BMW XM
Engine Capacity	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	345 bhp	644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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BMW XM

₹ 2.55 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.52 Cr

2.55 Cr

EMI

₹2,80,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹4,70,023

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.7

3.1

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

8 Person

5 Person

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Bootspace

290 litres

527 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

89 litres

69 litres

Doors

5 Doors

ClutchType

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Alternate Fuel

Electric

Top Speed

191 kmph

249 kmph

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

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AC Fast Charging

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Range

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DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Max Motor Performance

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194 Bhp @ 7000 Rpm, 280 Nm

Driving Range

1015 km

4271 km

Max Power & Torque

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Regenerative Braking

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.8 seconds

4.3 seconds

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

345 Bhp

644 Bhp @ 5400-7200 Rpm

Idle Start/Stop

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Transmission

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

Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode

Engine

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

4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Mileage - Owner Reported

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Battery Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

S68 Twin- Turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

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25.7 KWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

Electric Motor

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1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Integrated With Transmission

Mileage (ARAI)

11.4 kmpl

61.9 kmpl

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

1500 Rpm

800 Nm @ 1600-5000 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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City Mileage

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.5 seconds

4.3 seconds

AC Regular Charging

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Electric Motor Assist

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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800 Nm @ 1600-5000 Rpm

Wheelbase

3022 mm

3105 mm

Width

2008 mm

2210 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

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Legroom

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Length*Width*Height

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Kerb Weight

2550 kg

2785 kg

Gross Weight

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Max Incline Restart Angle

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Ground Clearance

219 mm

220 mm

Shoulder Room

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Length

5099 mm

5110 mm

Height

1970 mm

1755 mm

Knee Room

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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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Four Wheel Steering

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Steering

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Chassis Type

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Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Double-wishbone With 'M' Adaptive Dampers

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Five-link Axle With 'M' Adaptive Dampers

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Minimum Turning Radius

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6.25 metres

Front Tyres

255 / 60 R20

275 / 45 R21

Rear Tyres

255 / 60 R20

315 / 40 R21

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Body-coloured Bumpers

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Optional

Roof-mounted Antenna

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

16 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, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Third Row Seat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Leather + Alcantara

Driver Seat Adjustment

Interior Colours

Ebony

Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee

Front Seatback Pockets

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Front Only

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Headrests

Front & Rear

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Third Row Seat Type

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Lane Departure Prevention

Optional

Blind Spot Detection

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Airbags

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

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Optional

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

One Touch Up

All

Side Window Blinds

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Rear Wiper

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Dark Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Piano Black

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Soft-close Door

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Dark Chrome

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Rear Windshield Blind

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Internal Hard Drive

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Display

Touch-screen Display

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

DVD Playback

Infotainment Screen Size

11.4 inch

14.9 inch

Smart Connectivity

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

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.4 inch

14.9 inch

Speakers

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

Apple CarPlay

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Voice Command

AUX Compatibility

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Average Speed

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Distance to Empty

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

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Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

Optional

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

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

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Heater

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Yes(Front Only)

Third Row AC Zone

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Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED,LED

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

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Cornering Headlights

Active

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

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