BMW i4 vs Defender

Should you buy BMW i4 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 i4 price starts at Rs 72.50 Lakh ex-showroom for eDrive35 M Sport (Electric) and Defender price starts Rs 1.05 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol).

i4 Vs Defender

Key Highlights	BMW i4	Defender
On Road Price	Rs.81,42,801^*	Rs.1,86,88,865^*
Range (km)	590	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	-
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	-

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BMW i4
Rs77.50 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Defender
Rs1.59 Cr^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

BMW i4
eDrive40 M Sport
77.50 Lakh^*
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Defender
3.0 l Diesel 130 X
1.59 Cr^*
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Basic Information	eDrive40 M Sport	3.0 l Diesel 130 X
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.81,42,801^*	Rs.1,86,88,865^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,54,995/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,55,719/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,15,301	Rs.6,42,365
User Rating	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews	4.5 Based on 273 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.42/km	-

Basic Information

eDrive40 M Sport

3.0 l Diesel 130 X

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.81,42,801^*

Rs.1,86,88,865^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,54,995/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,55,719/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,15,301

Rs.6,42,365

User Rating

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

4.5

Based on 273 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.42/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2997
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	66 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	No	Not applicable
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335.25bhp	296bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	430Nm	650Nm@1500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Twin
Super Charger	Not applicable	No
Range (km)	590 km	Not applicable
Battery Warranty	8 Year and 160000 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
Charging Options	11 kW AC \| 205 kW DC	Not applicable
Charger Type	11 kW AC Wall Box Charger	Not applicable
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	18 Min (up to 100km)	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2997

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

66 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	11.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	90
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	190	191
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

11.4

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	190	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	7.5 s
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	255/60 R20
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	20
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4783	5099
Width (mm)	2073	2008
Height (mm)	1448	1970
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	219
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	3022
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1920	2550
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	499
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	Semi	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), M Leather Steering Wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 s, Armrest front with storage compartmentInstrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, M Sport Exterior Package ( M Aerodynamics package, Radiator grille frame and tailpipe trims in high-gloss chrome, M High Gloss Shadow Line, Inserts in rear bumper panel in Dark Shadow metallic, M inscription on front side panel, left and right, M pedals, M entry sills, Front, M Headliner Anthracite)	-
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicMineral WhitePortimao Blue MetallicBlack Sapphirei4 Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	255/60 R20
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Brooklyn Grey MetallicMineral WhitePortimao Blue MetallicBlack Sapphirei4 Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

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
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Navigation With Live Traffic

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	18	-
Additional Features	17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain open-pored,	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW i4 and Defender?

A ) BMW i4 price starts at ₹ 72.50 Lakh & Defender price starts at ₹ 1.05 Cr in New Delhi. BMW i4 is cheaper between these two cars.

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