BMW X6 M60i vs Land Rover Defender (2026)
BMW X6 M60i (₹1.78 Crore) and Land Rover Defender (₹1.07 Crore – ₹2.62 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹70.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X6 M60i.
- The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 523 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X6 M60i in short
The X6 returned to India in June 2026 in a single V8-only specification: the M60i xDrive at ₹1.779 crore, packing a 530 PS 4.4L twin-turbo V8. The original 'Sports Activity Coupe' now exists here purely as a performance statement — there is no six-cylinder entry variant this time. Its coupe-SUV rivals are the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé (₹1.52 crore) and Audi's SQ8 (₹1.777 crore), which matches it almost to the lakh.
Full X6 M60i prices & variants →Land Rover Defender in short
The Defender is Land Rover's icon and its widest Indian range: three body lengths (three-door 90, five-door 110, eight-seat 130) and four engines spanning ₹1.07 crore for the 2.0 petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE to ₹2.62 crore for the 635 PS OCTA Black — the most extreme Defender ever made. In between sit the 350 PS D350 diesel, the 5.0L V8 across all three bodies, and the twin-turbo 4.4L V8 OCTA flagship. All prices are from Land Rover India's official July 2026 pan-India price list. Its only real rival in capability-plus-status terms is the Mercedes G-Class, at roughly double the entry money.
Full Defender prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X6 M60i or Defender?
The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹70.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X6 M60i. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X6 M60i vs Defender — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X6 M60i — not yet tested; Land Rover Defender — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X6 M60i or the Defender?
The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹70.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X6 M60i. The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 523 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.