BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 75.80 Lakh and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 13.38 kmpl and Defender [2020-2021] provides the mileage of 8.93 kmpl.

X3 vs Defender [2020-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	Defender [2020-2021]
Price	Rs. 75.80 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1997 cc
Power	188 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X3

xDrive20 M Sport

Rs. 75.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X3

xDrive20 M Sport

Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.8
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.38View Mileage Details	8.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		790.3
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	Independent multi-link with double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	Integral link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.65
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	255 / 70 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	255 / 70 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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

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
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, 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

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
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
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
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	Body Coloured	Black
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	15	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
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest		Optional
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	Ebony
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Optional
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 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
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire	Pangea Green Metallic
	Tanzanite Blue	Santorini Black Metallic
	Dune Grey	Tasman Blue Metallic
	Alpine White	Gondwana Stone Metallic
		Eiger Grey Metallic
		Indus Silver Metallic
		Fuji White

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X3 vs Defender [2020-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 75.80 Lakh and Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Land Rover Defender [2020-2021] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 and Defender [2020-2021] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20 M Sport variant, mileage of X3 is 13.38kmpl and for the 90 variant, mileage of Defender [2020-2021] is 8.93kmpl. Thus making X3 the most fuel efficient as compared to Defender [2020-2021]

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to Defender [2020-2021]?

For the xDrive20 M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque. For the 90 variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender [2020-2021] produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender [2020-2021]

Length (mm)	4755	4583
Width (mm)	1920	2008
Height (mm)	1660	1974
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2587
Ground Clearance (mm)		225
Kerb Weight (kg)		2140

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	88.5

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000