BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs. 1.03 Crore which is Rs. 28.10 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW X3 priced at Rs. 75.80 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW X3 (Diesel Model) is 17.86 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Land Rover Defender (Diesel Model) is 14.01 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW X3 (Top Model) is powered by 1995 cc engine , while Land Rover Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine. The Comparison BMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport vs Land Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

X3 vs Defender

Key Highlights X3 xDrive 20d M SportDefender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
Engine Type 2.0L Diesel 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Max Power 194bhp@4000rpm 296bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.86 Kmpl 11.4 Kmpl
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Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20d M SportLand Rover Defender 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
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Brand Name BMW Land Rover
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.57 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 2997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars
Max Power 194bhp@4000rpm 296bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.86 Kmpl 11.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 255/60 R20
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,50,500 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,03,709 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.29 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 6.34 Lakh Defender Insurance
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Engine Type
2.0L Diesel
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
2997 cc
Max Power
194bhp@4000rpm
296bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
650Nm@1500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
2550 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.7 Sec
7.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
...
90 Liters
Top Speed
...
191 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.86 Kmpl
11.4 Kmpl

Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
255/60 R20

Ventilated Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
Rear Spoiler
Length*Width*Height
...
5099*2008*1970 mm3
Wheelbase
...
3022 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
219 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Battery Saver
...
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
No of Speakers
15
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
...
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
...
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
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
SOS Button
RSA
Live Location
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
E Manual
...
Digital Car Key
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound + and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
Land Rover Defender
  • It's bigger
  • better and easier to live with. Up to date tech. Comfier
  • upmarket interiors.
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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.
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Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than Land Rover Defender by Rs. 79.20 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender?
The BMW X3 delivers better mileage 17.86 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Land Rover Defender?
For the xDrive 20d M Sport version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 194bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-2750rpm 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

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