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 ₹96.90 Lakh. The cheapest variant, xDrive40i xLine, costs ₹96.90 Lakh, while the top-end variant, xDrive30d M Sport, is priced at ₹1.11 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	₹96.90 Lakh	₹102.90 Lakh
Engine	2998 cc TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine Petrol	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol
Motor	48V Electric Motor	-
Mileage	12 kmpl	-
Transmission	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed

Price

₹96.90 Lakh

₹102.90 Lakh

Engine

2998 cc TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine Petrol

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

Motor

48V Electric Motor

Mileage

12 kmpl

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic

8-Speed

BMW X5

₹ 96.90 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

Pros & Cons

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

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

83 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

12 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200 kg

Height

1745 mm

1967 mm

Kerb Weight

2220 kg Kg

Length

4922 mm

4758 mm

Wheelbase

2975 mm

3022 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

645 Litres

Seating Capacity

5, 6, 7

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Rear Track

1686 mm

Tyre Size

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Runflat

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

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

AC(separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars), Floor mats in velour, IRVM with automatic anti-dazzle function, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, BMW Live Cockpit Plus(High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9 Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with RTTI, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller)

Ambient Light Colour Numbers

Digital Cluster

Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Upholstery

Leather

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

12.3 Inch Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Powered

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Halogen Headlamps

Not Available

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

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

BMW X5 - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹77,52,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,36,440

Down Payment (20%)

₹19,38,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,62,806/month

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹82,32,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹7,82,040

Down Payment (20%)

₹20,58,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,72,887/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in BMW X5

Powerful and refined six-cylinder petrol and diesel engine options.
Standard xDrive all-wheel drive system.

Things We Like in Land Rover Defender

Luxurious and highly versatile interior with multiple seating configurations.
Comfortable on-road ride quality for a go-anywhere SUV.

Things We Don't Like in BMW X5

Potential for a new generation to arrive in India in late 2026 might deter some buyers.
Some advanced ADAS features might be optional or not available in India.

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Defender

Large dimensions, particularly for the 110 and 130, can make city maneuvering challenging.
Fuel efficiency can be low for higher-powered petrol engines.