Bmw X7 vs Land Rover Defender

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Mild Hybrid

Engine Displacement

2993 cc
4395 cc

Number of Cylinders

6
8

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Number of Motors

1
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
8

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

340hp at 4400 rpm
635 hp at 5855 - 7000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

700Nm at 1750-2250 rpm
750 Nm at 1800 - 5855 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

14.31 kmpl
7.3 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

83 litres
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Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

21 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R21
275/60 R20

Rear Tyre Size

285/45 R21
275/60 R20

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Dimensions

Length

5181 mm
5003 mm

Width

2000 mm
2064 mm

Height

1835 mm
1995 mm

Wheelbase

3105 mm
3023 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
323 mm

Boot Capacity

–
786 - 1875 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

12 Volt Port

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Powered Tailgate

–

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vanity Mirror

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Climate Control

5-zone
–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
–

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Airbags

7
–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Side Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
–

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Rub Strips

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED DRLs

–

ORVM turn indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Projector Headlamps

–

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Type

LED
–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer

Digital
–

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leather
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

60:40
–

Seat Count

6
–

Entertainment

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Speakers

16
–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Display

14.9-inch Touchscreen
–

Android Auto

–

Apple CarPlay

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

SOS Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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