Land Rover Defender vs BMW X7 - Which One Should You Buy

Land Rover Defender vs BMW X7 Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Land Rover Defender and BMW X7 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

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 ₹1.07 Cr. The cheapest variant, 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, costs ₹1.07 Cr, while the top-end variant, 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One, is priced at ₹2.62 Cr. The BMW X7 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 ₹1.26 Cr. The cheapest variant, xDrive40i M Sport Signature, costs ₹1.26 Cr, while the top-end variant, xDrive40d M Sport, is priced at ₹1.37 Cr.

Specification	Land Rover Defender	BMW X7
Price	₹107.00 Lakh	₹125.81 Lakh
Engine	1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol	2998 cc 3.0 L 6-cylinder Petrol
Transmission	8-Speed	8-Speed
Mileage	-	11.29 kmpl

Price

₹107.00 Lakh

₹125.81 Lakh

Engine

1997 cc 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine Petrol

2998 cc 3.0 L 6-cylinder Petrol

Transmission

8-Speed

Mileage

11.29 kmpl

Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.07 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

BMW X7

₹ 1.26 Cr

xDrive40i M Sport Signature

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

296.3bhp@5500rpm

375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm

Max Torque

400Nm@1500-4000rpm

520Nm@1850-5000rpm

Displacement

1997 cc

2998 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

AWD

4WD

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

7.4

5.8

Drive Mode Types

ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE

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)

11.29 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

3200 kg

Ground Clearance

220 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

220 mm

Height

1967 mm

1835 mm

Length

4758 mm

5181 mm

Interior Specifications

Seating Capacity

5, 6, 7

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

285/45 R21

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Radial & Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

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

"Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality,iDrive Controller,Augmented View in touch display, 15 pre-defined selectable light designs, X7 illuminated trim element on dashboard, customizable with ambient light setting, Welcome Light Carpet

Ambient Light Colour Numbers

Digital Cluster

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

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Powered

Fog Lights

Front & Rear

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

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

Land Rover Defender - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹85,60,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹8,13,200

Down Payment (20%)

₹21,40,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹1,79,776/month

BMW X7 - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹1,00,64,800

Interest: 9.5%

₹9,56,156

Down Payment (20%)

₹25,16,200

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹2,11,380/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

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 Like in BMW X7

No pros available

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.

Things We Don't Like in BMW X7

No cons available

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Land Rover Defender

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

₹1.07 Cr

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport Signature

₹1.26 Cr

Land Rover Defender

₹1.07 Cr

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

BMW X7

₹1.26 Cr

xDrive40i M Sport Signature

Land Rover Defender vs BMW X7 - Which One Should You Buy

Engine and Performance

Performance Specifications

Fuel Specifications

Dimensions and Design

Interior Specifications

Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Safety Features

Interior Features

Comfort & Convenience

Infotainment Features

Exterior Features

Brochure

EMI Cost Comparison

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Land Rover Defender

Things We Like in BMW X7

Things We Don't Like in Land Rover Defender

Things We Don't Like in BMW X7

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