Land Rover Defender vs BMW i8 [2015-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Land Rover Defender and BMW i8 [2015-2019]. The Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and BMW i8 [2015-2019] price is Rs. 2.62 Crore. The Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW i8 [2015-2019] is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. i8 [2015-2019] provides the mileage of 47.45 kmpl.

Defender vs i8 [2015-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Defender	i8 [2015-2019]
Price	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 2.62 Crore
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1499 cc
Power	296 bhp	357 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW i8 [2015-2019]

1.5 Hybrid

Rs. 2.62 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

BMW i8 [2015-2019]

1.5 Hybrid

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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	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	BMW TwinPower Turbo with VALVETRONIC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	357 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	570 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		47.45View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Electric
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Aluminium double track control arm with anti-dive, separate lower level with wishbone and tie rod
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Aluminium five-arm geometry, directly connected
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.42	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 60 R20	215 / 45 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 60 R20	245 / 40 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	No 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	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
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	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.4
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
DVD Playback

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
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ebony	BMW Individual
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)	Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pangea Green Metallic	Protonic Blue
	Santorini Black Metallic	Ionic Silver
	Tasman Blue Metallic	Sophisto Grey
	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Crystal White
	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Fuji White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

4 Ratings

5.0/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.9Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.8Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.9Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mileage is fantastic and horsepower is awesome

Good very good I bought it 9 years ago and it is working now just like a pro it didn't disappoint me Mileage is fantastic and horsepower is awesome East and West Defender is the best But 1 problem is that is expensive but according to its price it is just fantastic No words for it The waiting period is very much but when you get it you will forget all the other cars and you will again and again just wow! Thank you Have a nice day

BMW cars an brand of world

You know bmw is the brand of world.. This car is a luxury car of BMW In this car looks are very hard from other BMW series . . you parches this BMW when you have high-voltage money in his account

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Length (mm)	5018	4689
Width (mm)	2105	1942
Height (mm)	1967	1298
Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2800
Ground Clearance (mm)	218	117
Kerb Weight (kg)	2186	1485

Doors (Doors)	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	1
Bootspace (litres)		154
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	42

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
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	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
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

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