BMW i8 [2014] vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i8 [2014] and Land Rover Defender. The BMW i8 [2014] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

i8 [2014] vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i8 [2014]	Defender
Price	Rs. 2.62 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	1997 cc
Power	-	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW i8 [2014]

1.5 Hybrid

Rs. 2.62 Crore

Last Recorded Price

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

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BMW i8 [2014]

1.5 Hybrid

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		7.4
Engine		1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Drivetrain		4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		4, DOHC

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
Rear Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.42
Steering Type		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres		255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres		255 / 60 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags		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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

Mobile App Features
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment		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		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		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery		Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors		Single Tone
Interior Colours		Ebony
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Colours

		Pangea Green Metallic
		Santorini Black Metallic
		Tasman Blue Metallic
		Gondwana Stone Metallic
		Eiger Grey Metallic
		Fuji White

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i8 [2014] vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i8 [2014] and Land Rover Defender?

BMW i8 [2014] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BMW i8 [2014] vs Land Rover Defender

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

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

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

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
Differential Lock		Electronic

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

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

Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

Cup Holders		Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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

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