BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X7 and Land Rover Defender. The BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.25 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 98.00 Lakh. The BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

X7 vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X7	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.25 Crore	Rs. 98.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1997 cc
Power	375 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.25 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 98.00 Lakh

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Integrated with Transmission)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	12 bhp, 200 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		191
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.29View Mileage Details
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.42
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	255 / 60 R20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Third row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier		Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (15 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Ventilated Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	14.9" Touch-screen Display	11.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	16 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver 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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)
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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)
Second 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)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (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)	Single Tone (Ebony)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black Metallic	Pangea Green Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Dravit Grey Metallic	Tasman Blue Metallic
	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Eiger Grey Metallic
		Santorini Black Metallic
		Fuji White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

13 Ratings

5.0/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.8Performance
	5.0Performance	4.8Value for Money
	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

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The Land Rover Defender is a perfect blend of rugged heritage and modern sophistication. It carries forward the legendary off-road DNA that made the Defender iconic, while offering a refined and comfortable driving experience for everyday use. The boxy yet bold design turns heads wherever it goes, and its premium interior feels both durable and luxurious — built to handle mud, sand, and city streets alike. Under the hood, the Defender packs powerful engine options, delivering smooth performance with plenty of torque for tough terrains. Its advanced all-wheel-drive system, adjustable air suspension, and terrain response modes make it nearly unstoppable off-road. Yet, despite its brute strength, it’s surprisingly composed on highways, offering a quiet, stable ride. The tech features — from the Pivi Pro infotainment system to driver-assist aids — make the Defender feel truly modern. Whether you're exploring mountain trails or cruising downtown, the Defender gives you confidence and comfort in equal measure. It’s not just an SUV — it’s an adventure machine with timeless appeal.

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119 Used X7

Rs. 50 Lakhonwards

62 Used Defender

Rs. 78 Lakhonwards

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Length Width Height	5181 mm * 2000 mm * 1835 mm	5018 mm * 2105 mm * 1967 mm
Ground Clearance		218 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	3022
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186

Seating Capacity	6 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	83

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails		Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)		30.1
Departure Angle (Degree)		37.7
Rampover Angle (Degree)		22