Land Rover Defender vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.28 Crore and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 7 Series [2013-2016] provides the mileage of 11.1 kmpl.

Defender vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	7 Series [2013-2016]
Price	Rs. 1.28 Crore	Rs. 94.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	2993 cc
Power	296 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.28 Crore

On-Road Price, Tumkur

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

Rs. 94.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.4
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	BMW straight 6 diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	258 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	560 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.1View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
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	Double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Rear axle air suspension with
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	245 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	245 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones
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		4

Mobile App Features

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
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	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	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	TFT
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
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	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.4
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Monaco Blue
	Santorini Black Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Titanium Grey
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Sterling
	Eiger Grey Metallic	Kalahari Beige
	Fuji White	Titanium Silver
	Fuji White	Alpine White

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7 Series [2013-2016] comparison with similar cars

Defender vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Land Rover Defender and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]?

Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.28 Crore and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. Hence BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Defender compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]?

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. For the 730Ld Prestige variant, 2993 cc Diesel engine of 7 Series [2013-2016] produces 258 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 560 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Land Rover Defender vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

Length (mm)	5018	5219
Width (mm)	2105	1902
Height (mm)	1967	1481
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	3210
Ground Clearance (mm)	218	152
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	1950

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	78

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	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	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited