BMW i7 vs Land Rover Defender vs Porsche 718

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i7, Land Rover Defender and Porsche 718. The BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore, Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Porsche 718 is available in 1988 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

i7 vs Defender vs 718 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i7	Defender	718
Price	Rs. 2.03 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 1.48 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	1997 cc	1988 cc
Power	-	296 bhp	295 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

Rs. 2.03 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Porsche 718

Cayman

Rs. 1.48 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Porsche 718

Cayman

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	191	275
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.5	7.4	4.9
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1988 cc, 4 Cylinders Flat, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric	2.0L Turbocharged I4	MA2.20 Turbocharged Flat-4
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	295 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	380 Nm @ 2150 rpm
Max Motor Performance	449 bhp, 650 Nm
Driving Range (km)	603
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	101.7 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging	52 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	McPherson Spring-Strut
Rear Suspension		Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	McPherson Spring-Strut
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.42	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 40 R21	255 / 60 R20	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	285 / 35 R21	255 / 60 R20	265 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning			Optional
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)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention			Optional
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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, 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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)			Optional
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)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	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	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats			Optional
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)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
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)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	20 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, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Ebony	Black, Agate Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15
Headlights	LED	LED	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent		Optional
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear	Front
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	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer		Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Digital 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	18	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System			Optional
Bluetooth Compatibility	Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Pangea Green Metallic	Black
Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Santorini Black Metallic	Gentian Blue Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic	Tasman Blue Metallic	Jet Black Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Agate Grey Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Eiger Grey Metallic	Aventurine Green Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic	Fuji White	Guards Red
Mineral White Metallic		GT Silver Metallic
		White
		Racing Yellow

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i7 vs Defender vs 718 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i7, Land Rover Defender and Porsche 718?

BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore, Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare i7, Defender and 718, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare i7, Defender and 718 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW i7 vs Land Rover Defender vs Porsche 718

Length (mm)	5391	5018	4379
Width (mm)	1950	2105	1801
Height (mm)	1544	1967	1295
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3022	2475
Ground Clearance (mm)		218
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186	1365

Doors (Doors)	4	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	1
Bootspace (litres)			272
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90	54

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	100000	60000