BMW 7 Series vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series and Land Rover Defender. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). 7 Series provides the mileage of 12.61 kmpl.

7 Series vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	Defender
Price	Rs. 1.82 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1997 cc
Power	375 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Rs. 1.82 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.4	7.4
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	@ 17 rpm, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.61View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension		Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R20	255 / 60 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier		Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Ebony
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9	11.4
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers		Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	44	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

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7 Series vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series and Land Rover Defender?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series compared to Defender?

For the 740i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 375 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850 rpm of torque. For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 7 Series vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5391	5018
Width (mm)	1950	2105
Height (mm)	1544	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)		218
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000