Lexus LM vs Lexus LX vs Land Rover Defender

CarWale brings you comparison of Lexus LM, Lexus LX and Land Rover Defender. The Lexus LM price is Rs. 2.10 Crore, Lexus LX price is Rs. 2.82 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), Lexus LX is available in 3346 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). LX provides the mileage of 6.9 kmpl.

LM vs LX vs Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	LM	LX	Defender
Price	Rs. 2.10 Crore	Rs. 2.82 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore
Engine Capacity	2487 cc	3346 cc	1997 cc
Power	190 bhp	304 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel	Petrol

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Lexus LM

350h 7 STR VIP

Rs. 2.10 Crore

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Lexus LX

500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim

Rs. 2.82 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

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Lexus LM

350h 7 STR VIP

Lexus LX

500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		210	191
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		8	7.4
Engine	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3346 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 3 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.5 Litres	3.3L F33A-FTV	2.0L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 6000 rpm	304 bhp @ 4000 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	242 Nm @ 4500 rpm	700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	246 bhp, 270 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		6.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		952
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	44 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 650 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	3, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut-type	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone type	Multi-Link	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	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	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R19	265 / 50 R22	255 / 60 R20
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R19	265 / 50 R22	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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
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)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	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	Auto Hold	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 Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone		Blower, Vents on Roof
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
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

Lighting

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 on front, Halogen on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

Mobile App Features
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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)	2 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	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	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		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	Ivory, Mellow White / Black, Black, Garnet / Black, Sunflare Brown / Black	Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Graphite Black Glass Flake	Black	Pangea Green Metallic
Sonic Agate	Graphite Black	Santorini Black Metallic
Sonic Titanium	Manganese Luster	Tasman Blue Metallic
Sonic Quartz	Sonic Titanium	Gondwana Stone Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Sonic Quartz	Fuji White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

2 Ratings

4.9/5

15 Ratings

5.0/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.5Exterior	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	3.5Performance	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	3.0Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	3.0Value for Money	4.8Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Lexus LX review

Fully fantastic, my one strange friends car, drive for a while short distance travelled, service and maintenance according to Lexus Ls is good at price as cost , all the cars are pros and no cons I saw in it.

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

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LM vs LX vs Defender Comparison FAQs

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

Lexus LM price is Rs. 2.10 Crore, Lexus LX price is Rs. 2.82 Crore and Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of LM compared to LX and Defender?

For the 350h 7 STR VIP variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of LM produces 190 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 242 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the 500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim variant, 3346 cc Diesel engine of LX produces 304 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm of torque. 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare LM, LX 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, LX 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 Lexus LX vs Land Rover Defender

Length (mm)	5125	5100	5018
Width (mm)	1890	1990	2105
Height (mm)	1940	1895	1967
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	2850	3022
Ground Clearance (mm)		205	218
Kerb Weight (kg)	2355		2186

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		174
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	80	90

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

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
Differential Lock	Centre	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	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	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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