Land Rover Defender Vs BMW X7 comparison

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Land Rover Defender Vs BMW X7 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Defender Vs X7 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Defender Vs X7 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW X7 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.33 Crore. The base Diesel version of the BMW X7 costs ₹ 1.36 Crore, whereas the BMW X7 Diesel top-end costs ₹ 1.4 Crore. On the other hand, Land Rover Defender price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1 Crore and goes up to Rs. ₹ 2.6 Crore for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Land Rover Defender costs ₹ 1.19 Crore, whereas the Diesel top-end of Land Rover Defender comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.5 Crore.

Summary	Land Rover Defender	BMW X7
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 1.33 Crore
Manufacturer	Land Rover	BMW
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	14.00 KM/L	11.29 KM/L
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp	381 bhp
Engine	1997 CC	2998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Defender Vs X7 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X7 base Petrol engine returns 11 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 14 KM/L. The Land Rover Defender base Petrol returns 14 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 9 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Defender Vs X7 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW X7 gets 381 bhp Petrol engine and 340 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Land Rover Defender comes in 5 Petrol 296 bhp @ 4000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm, 518 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, 626 bhp engines and 3 Diesel 296 bhp @ 4,000 rpm, 296 bhp @ 5500rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol P300	3.0-litre, 6-cylinder Petrol Motor
Displacement (CC)	1997 CC	2998 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	6
Power	296 bhp @ 5500rpm	381 bhp@5200-6250 rpm
Torque	625 Nm @ 2,500 rpm	520 Nm@1850-5000 rpm
Top Speed	240	245
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	8.1	5.8
No. of gears	8	8
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Turbocharger		N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5018 mm	5181 mm
Width	2105 mm	2000 mm
Height	1967 mm	1835 mm
Wheelbase	3022 mm	3105 mm
Ground Clearance	218 mm	221 mm
Kerb Weight	2261 KG	2460 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	231 L	326 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	3
Seating Capacity	5	7
Fuel tank Capacity	90.0	80.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	14.00 KM/L	11.29 KM/L
Mileage - City	8.00 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	12.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Independent Multi-Link With Double Wishbone	Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Integral Link With Air Suspension	Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Twin Piston Sliding Fist Caliper	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Piston Sliding Fist	Disc
Steering Type	Power Assisted	Electric Power Assisted
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	50.80 Cm (20) Style 5095, 5 Split-spoke, Gloss Dark Grey	Light Alloy
Tyre Type	Off-Road Tyres	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	255/70 R18	285/45 R21
Rear Tyre Size	255/70 R18	285/45 R21
Spare Wheel Type	Alloy	Space Saver
Spare Wheel Size	255/65 R18	155/80 R19

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic - Dual Zone	Automatic Five Zone
Front AC	Automatic	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Yes	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individua
Third Row AC Zone	No	Separate Zone, Vents On Roof, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Dual-Zone	Five Zone
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive With Braking Function
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	Yes

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote-Controlled	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function	22-way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable	22-way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets
Seat Upholstery	Premium Leather	Leather
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Front Armrest	Yes	Available With Storage
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split Fold	40:20:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	60:40 Split	Yes
Headrests	Front And Rear	Front, Second, And Third Rows
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Front Only
Seat Memory Function	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	Yes
Lane Assist	Yes	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	360° Camera	360-degree Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	Yes

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Matrix LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	LED
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	LED	Front & Rear

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable And Retractable
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	Yes
Side Steps	No	Yes

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Fully Digital
Trip Meter	Digital	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	11.4 Inch	14.9 Inches
Audio System	Meridian Sound System	Harman Kardon
Speakers	14	16
Tweeters		No
Subwoofer	Yes	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Digital Key	No	Yes
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	Yes
Auto Park Assist	Yes	Yes
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	Level 2
SOS Button	Yes	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	3 Years	2 Years
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited KM	3 Years/Unlimited Kms

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