Lexus LM vs BMW i7 vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus LM, BMW i7 and Land Rover Defender. The Lexus LM price is Rs. 2.10 Crore, BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. The Lexus LM is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

LM vs i7 vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	LM	i7	Defender
Price	Rs. 2.10 Crore	Rs. 2.03 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	-	1997 cc
Power	190 bhp	-	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Electric	Petrol

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Lexus LM

350h 7 STR VIP

Rs. 2.10 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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

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Lexus LM

350h 7 STR VIP

BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		5.5	7.4
Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5 Litres	Electric	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 6000 rpm		296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	242 Nm @ 4500 rpm		400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	246 bhp, 270 Nm	449 bhp, 650 Nm
Driving Range (km)		603
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger			Turbocharged
Battery	44 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 650 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	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	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut-type		Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone type		Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9		6.42
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R19	255 / 40 R21	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R19	285 / 35 R21	255 / 60 R20

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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	14 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Curtain)	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)
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)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier			Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four 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, Individual Fan Speed Controls	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	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	24 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, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	24 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, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	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
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Individual	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Crimson / Black, White / Black	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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	Body Coloured	Painted	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		15
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED,LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Centre	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Graphite Black Glass Flake	Carbon Black Metallic	Pangea Green Metallic
Sonic Agate	Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Santorini Black Metallic
Sonic Titanium	Black Sapphire Metallic	Tasman Blue Metallic
Sonic Quartz	Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Oxide Grey Metallic	Fuji White
	Mineral White Metallic	Fuji White

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LM vs i7 vs Defender Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Lexus LM, BMW i7 and Land Rover Defender?

Lexus LM price is Rs. 2.10 Crore, BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare LM, i7 and Defender, 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 LM, i7 and Defender comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Lexus LM vs BMW i7 vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5125	5391	5018
Width (mm)	1890	1950	2105
Height (mm)	1940	1544	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	3215	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)			218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2355		2186

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60		90

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless	Keyless
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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Parking with Key

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

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

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