BMW 6 Series vs Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs. 1.03 Crore which is Rs. 30.40 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW 6 Series priced at Rs. 73.50 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW 6 Series (Diesel Model) is 18.65 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW 6 Series (Top Model) is powered by 1998 cc engine , while Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison BMW 6 Series GT 620d M Sport Signature vs Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

6 Series vs Defender

Key Highlights 6 Series GT 620d M Sport SignatureDefender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
Engine Type TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Max Power 187.743bhp@4000rpm 296bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.65 Kmpl 11.4 Kmpl
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Basic Info BMW 6 Series GT 620d M Sport SignatureLand Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
Rating
51 reviews
63 reviews
Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 78.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.57 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 2997 cc
Body Type Sedan,Luxury,CoupeAll Sedan Cars SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.743bhp@4000rpm 296bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic Sport AT 8-Speed AT
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW 6 Series Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 18.65 Kmpl 11.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size F245/45 R19,R275/40 R19 255/60 R20
Boot Space 450 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,52,628 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,03,709 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.33 Lakh 6 Series Insurance Rs. 6.34 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
2997 cc
Max Power
187.743bhp@4000rpm
296bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1750-2500rpm
650Nm@1500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic Sport AT
8-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
...
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
1885 Kg
2550 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
6.5 Sec
7.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
68 Liters
90 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
18.65 Kmpl
11.4 Kmpl

Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
...
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Tyre Size
F245/45 R19,R275/40 R19
255/60 R20
Tyre Type
Runflat Tyres
...

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
Black, Excl. Leather ‘Nappa’ Ivory White exclusive stitching/piping in contrast
...
Fabric Upholstery
...
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
450 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
Smart
...
Additional Exterior Features
BMW Kidney Grille with vertical slats in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers, illuminated,M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and rear apron with diffuser insert in Dark Shadow metallic,‘M’ designation on the side panels in chrome,M Sport brake with brake callipers in Dark Blue metallic and M logo,Mirror base, B-pillar finisher and window guide rail in black High-Gloss,Trapezoidal tailpipe finishers in chrome,Window recess cover and finisher for window frame in Black High-Gloss,BMW Laserlight with LED low-beam headlights, LED high-beam headlights with laser module with up to 650m range, 4 LED daytime running light rings,LED direction indicator and LED cornering light including Auto High Beam Assistance. Includes adaptive headlights function, blue laser design element and exclusive BMW Laserlight signature,Frameless windows,Heat protection glazing,Active Air Stream
...
Rain Sensing Wiper
Xenon Headlights
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
5091*1902*1538 mm3
5099*2008*1970 mm3
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
124 mm
219 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
"BMW Apps, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (600 W, 16 loudspeakers), iDrive with 25.9cm colour display, DVD drive and integrated hard drive for maps and audio files, "
...
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Height adjustable Suspension,Automatic lowering of vehicle at higher speeds,Launch Control,Servotronic steering assist,Electrically Reclining Rear Seats with added comfort
...
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Rear Curtain
Available
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Harman Kardon Surround Sound systemm,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 31 cm 12.3” Control Display,BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with 3D maps,BMW Virtual Assistant,Screen Mirroring - transfer from screen of a suitable mobile device into the rear display,Wireless charging with extended functionality,2 x USB connections in centre console
...
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Semi
...
Drive Modes
6
...
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
16
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
...
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
...
Panoramic
Moon Roof
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold Function, Car key with exclusive M logo,Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear,Brake Energy Regeneration,Active front seat headrests,Active Park Distance Control, rear,Head airbags front and rear,Airbag, passenger side, deactivatable via key,Dynamic Braking lights,Attentiveness Assistant BMW Condition Based Service,Cornering Brake Control,Electric Parking brake with auto hold function,Emergency Spare Wheel,Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-One,Road Side Assistance 24x7
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3

SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Live Weather
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW 6 Series
  • Design
  • Sports car capability and sedan practicality
  • Snob value
Land Rover Defender
  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.
BMW 6 Series
  • Ground clearance
Land Rover Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates. Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast.

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than BMW 6 Series?

66% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over BMW 6 Series in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 197 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and BMW 6 Series on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Land Rover Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But BMW 6 Series is better on the grounds of performance and features. On the basis of mileage, comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Defender 6 Series
Mileage 4.3 4.3
Performance 4.7 4.9
Comfort 4.8 4.8
Maintenance 4.1 3.9
Safety 4.8 4.8
Features 4.7 4.9
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Which car is best between BMW 6 Series vs Land Rover Defender?
As per the users experiences BMW 6 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and features in your car. But Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of maintenance. On the basis of mileage, comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW 6 Series vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW 6 Series is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 78.10 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 6 Series vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW 6 Series delivers better mileage 18.65 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 6 Series vs Land Rover Defender?
For the GT 620d M Sport Signature version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 6 Series produces 187.743bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 3.0 l Diesel 130 X version, 2997 cc Diesel engine of Defender produces 296bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 6 Series has better performance.

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