BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare BMW X5 and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The BMW X5 comes in 4 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹93.70 Lakh. The cheapest variant, xDrive40i xLine, costs ₹93.70 Lakh, while the top-end variant, xDrive30d M Sport, is priced at ₹1.05 Cr. The Land Rover Defender comes in 14 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹1.03 Cr. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, costs ₹1.03 Cr, while the top-end variant, 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One, is priced at ₹2.62 Cr.

Specification	BMW X5	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹93.70 Lakh	₹103.00 Lakh
Engine	2998 cc TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine Petrol	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Motor	48V Electric Motor	-
Transmission	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed

Price

₹93.70 Lakh

₹103.00 Lakh

Engine

2998 cc TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine Petrol

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Motor

48V Electric Motor

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic

8-Speed

BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender - Which One Should You Buy

BMW X5 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison at CarHP India. Compare BMW X5 and Land Rover Defender Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

BMW X5

₹ 93.70 Lakh

xDrive40i xLine

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

BMW X5

₹ 93.70 Lakh

xDrive40i xLine

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

520Nm@1850-5000rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

2998 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

4WD

AWD

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

5.4

7.4

Drive Modes

Paddle Shifters

Zero 100kmph

5.4

7.4

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Highway Mileage

11.5 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200.0

Height

1745 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2220.0 Kg

Length

4922 mm

4758 mm

Wheelbase

2975 mm

3022 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

645 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

5.0

7.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

21 Inch

20 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

21 Inch

20 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Runflat

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus

Meridian Surround Sound System

Digital Cluster

Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Powered

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Halogen Headlamps

Brochure

Download BMW X5 Brochure Brochure Icon

Download Land Rover Defender Brochure Brochure Icon

EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

BMW X5 - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹74,96,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,12,120

Down Payment (20%)

₹18,74,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,57,430/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹82,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,82,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,60,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,73,055/month

Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque

520Nm@1850-5000rpm

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

Displacement

2998 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

4WD

AWD

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

5.4

7.4

Drive Modes

Paddle Shifters

Zero 100kmph

5.4

7.4

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Highway Mileage

11.5 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200.0

Height

1745 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2220.0 Kg

Length

4922 mm

4758 mm

Wheelbase

2975 mm

3022 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

645 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

5.0

7.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

21 Inch

20 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

21 Inch

20 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Runflat

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

Additional Features

Meridian Surround Sound System

Digital Cluster

Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Powered

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Halogen Headlamps

Brochure

Download BMW X5 Brochure Brochure Icon

Download Land Rover Defender Brochure Brochure Icon

EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

BMW X5 - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹74,96,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,12,120

Down Payment (20%)

₹18,74,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,57,430/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹82,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,82,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,60,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,73,055/month

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

₹93.70 Lakh

Land Rover Defender

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

₹1.03 Cr

BMW X5

₹93.70 Lakh

xDrive40i xLine

Land Rover Defender

₹1.03 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE