BMW 3 Series vs Land Rover Defender

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Land Rover 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 3 Series price starts at Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Land Rover Defender price starts Rs 1.04 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Defender has 2997 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Defender has a mileage of 14.01 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs Defender

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Land Rover Defender
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,19,62,786^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Land Rover Defender
Rs1.04 Cr^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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Land Rover Defender
2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE
1.04 - 1.57 Cr^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,19,62,786^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,27,704/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.4,29,886
User Rating	4.2 Based on 71 Reviews	4.5 Based on 236 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.1,19,62,786^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,27,704/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.4,29,886

User Rating

4.2

Based on 71 Reviews

4.5

Based on 236 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	1997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	400nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Drive Type	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

1997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	11.5
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	90
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	253	191
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electronic
Steering Column	-	Adjustable
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	12.84
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Single piston sliding fist
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	8.1 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	45.53
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	9.48
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	28.66
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	20
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electronic

Steering Column

Adjustable

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	5018
Width (mm)	1827	2105
Height (mm)	1442	1967
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	291
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	3022
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	2378
Grossweight (kg)	-	3200
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	499
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Optional
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Optional
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Smart Key Band	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
Drive Modes	4	6
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Optional

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	Optional
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	No
Cigarette Lighter	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue	14-Way Heated and Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats with 4-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Folding Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish, Carpet Mats, Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colors	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BluePangea GreenCarpathian GreyEiger GreyYulong WhiteFuji White+6 MoreDefender Colors
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	-	Optional
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Optional
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On	Body Coloured Roof, Sliding Panoramic Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Signature Graphic with Interior Storage, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Diing, Matrix LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colors

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colors

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colors

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	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	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Clutch Lock	-	Yes
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	No
MirrorLink	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	No
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	10
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	10
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant	Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Land Rover Defender?

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & Land Rover Defender price starts at ₹ 1.04 Cr in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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