BMW X5 vs Defender

Should you buy BMW X5 or Defender? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X5 price starts at Rs 96.90 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive40i xLine (Petrol) and Defender price starts Rs 1.07 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol). X5 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X5 has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X5 Vs Defender

Key Highlights	BMW X5	Defender
On Road Price	Rs.1,32,78,086^*	Rs.1,84,97,597^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2993	2997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

BMW X5
xDrive30d M Sport
1.12 Cr^*
View September Offers
VS
Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.56 Cr^*
View September Offers
Add Car

Hide Common FeaturesHighlight Differences

Add car
VS
Brand / Model
Variant
BMW X5
xDrive30d M Sport
Rs1.12 Cr^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View September Offers
VS
Add car
Brand / Model
Variant
Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
Rs1.56 Cr^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View September Offers
Add car
Brand / Model
Variant

Basic Information
Variant	xDrive30d M Sport	3.0 l Diesel 130 X
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,32,78,086^*	Rs.1,84,97,597^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,53,736/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,68,777/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,60,736	Rs.6,30,796
User Rating	4.3 Based on 57 Reviews	4.5 Based on 345 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Variant

xDrive30d M Sport

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,32,78,086^*

Rs.1,84,97,597^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,53,736/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,68,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.4,60,736

Rs.6,30,796

User Rating

4.3

Based on 57 Reviews

4.5

Based on 345 Reviews

Brochure

Download Brochure

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Displacement (cc)	2993	2997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	281.68bhp@4000rpm	345bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	650Nm@1500-2500rpm	700Nm@1500-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Twin
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Displacement (cc)

2993

2997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

281.68bhp@4000rpm

345bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

650Nm@1500-2500rpm

700Nm@1500-3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

8-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12	11.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	80	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	243	191

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	243	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.1 s	6.8 s
Tyre Size	21	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4922	5099
Width (mm)	2004	2008
Height (mm)	1745	1970
Wheel Base (mm)	2975	3022
Rear Tread (mm)	1686	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2170	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	3380
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	499
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	645	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Additional Features	Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Additional Features	Black, Sensatec Black more	- more
Digital Cluster	Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	6	64

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicIndividual Tanzanite BlueMineral White MetallicM Carbon Black MetallicM Brooklyn Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+1 MoreX5 Colours	Tasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	21	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Radial Tubeless

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
360 View Camera	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	13.1
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	14
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus more	Meridian Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Research more on X5 and Defender

BMW And Mini Cars Updated Prices After GST Cut; BMW Cars Receive A Massive Price Cut Of Up To Rs 13.6 Lakh
Apart from price reduction, the BMW Group is also offering easy finance plans and assured buyback of...
By MeenalSep 13, 2025
15 Luxury SUVs Were Launched In India In 2023!
Out of the 15 luxury SUVs launched this year, 6 were electric models...
By MeenalDec 22, 2023
Car News That Mattered This Week (July 10-14): New Launches And Updates, Spy Shots Of Upcoming Cars And More
The last week was filled with a couple of new car launches, while a crossover-hatchback was also put...
By MeenalJul 15, 2023
Land rover defender model with color custom widget
The Tata Sierra racked up 70,000 orders on its very first day of bookings, so expect wait periods to...
By abhiJan 09, 2026
Top 10 Automatic 7-seaters In The Market For Convenient Driving
From the most affordable MPV to a bonus car that is used mainly for off-roading, this list has every...
By MeenalNov 26, 2025
Land Rover SUVs New Prices After GST Rate Cut, Now Affordable By Up To Rs 30.40 Lakh
The flagship Range Rover gets the biggest price slash of over Rs 30 lakh, while the Defender gets a ...
By MeenalSep 28, 2025

Videos of BMW X5 and Defender

6:27
The Defender Octa is everything you need. And MORE.
1 year ago34.3K Views
4:32
🚙 2020 Land Rover Defender Launched In India | The Real Deal! | ZigFF
5 years ago147.5K Views
8:53
Land Rover Defender Takes Us To The Skies | Giveaway Alert! | PowerDrift
5 years ago691.3K Views

X5 comparison with similar cars

VS
BMWX5
Rs.96.90 Lakh - 1.12 Cr^*
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Rs.1.43 - 2.35 Cr^*
X5 vs Range Rover Sport
VS
BMWX5
Rs.96.90 Lakh - 1.12 Cr^*
Audi Q7
Rs.87.17 - 96.15 Lakh^*
X5 vs Q7
VS
BMWX5
Rs.96.90 Lakh - 1.12 Cr^*
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Rs.1 - 1.17 Cr^*
X5 vs GLE
VS
BMWX5
Rs.96.90 Lakh - 1.12 Cr^*
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Rs.87.50 Lakh^*
X5 vs Range Rover Velar
VS
BMWX5
Rs.96.90 Lakh - 1.12 Cr^*
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Rs.77 Lakh^*
X5 vs GLC

Compare any two cars

Defender comparison with similar cars

VS
Land RoverDefender
Rs.1.07 - 2.62 Cr^*
Land Rover Range Rover
Rs.2.40 - 3.83 Cr^*
Defender vs Range Rover
VS
Land RoverDefender
Rs.1.07 - 2.62 Cr^*
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Rs.1.43 - 2.35 Cr^*
Defender vs Range Rover Sport
VS
Land RoverDefender
Rs.1.07 - 2.62 Cr^*
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Rs.2.18 - 2.25 Cr^*
Defender vs Land Cruiser 300
VS
Land RoverDefender
Rs.1.07 - 2.62 Cr^*
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Rs.87.50 Lakh^*
Defender vs Range Rover Velar
VS
Land RoverDefender
Rs.1.07 - 2.62 Cr^*
BMW X7
Rs.1.26 - 1.37 Cr^*
Defender vs X7

Compare any two cars

Compare cars by SUV

Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Rs7.40 - 13.71 Lakh^*
Compare with
Venue
FRONX
Tata Punch
Rs5.70 - 10.67 Lakh^*
Compare with
Tiago
Nexon
Tata Sierra
Rs11.49 - 21.29 Lakh^*
Compare with
Seltos
Harrier
Mahindra Thar
Rs10.32 - 17.80 Lakh^*
Compare with
Thar ROXX
Jimny
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
Rs6.85 - 11.98 Lakh^*
Compare with
Brezza
Taisor
View All Suv Cars

Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X5 and Defender?

A ) The mileage of X5 is 12 kmpl & the mileage of Defender is 11.4 kmpl. BMW X5 gives better mileage than Defender.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

BMW X5 vs Defender

X5 Vs Defender