BMW X7 vs Land Rover Defender (2026)
BMW X7 (₹1.31 Crore – ₹1.37 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 ₹23.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X7.
- The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X7 in short
The X7 is BMW's full-size three-row flagship SUV, priced ₹1.307–1.371 crore in India across three variants — the seven-seat xDrive40d Design Pure Excellence, the xDrive40i M Sport petrol, and the six-seat xDrive40d M Sport with captain's chairs. All run 3.0L six-cylinder engines with xDrive. It squares up against the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which counters with local assembly and a lower price.
Full X7 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: X7 or Defender?
The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹23.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X7 vs Defender — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X7 — not yet tested; Land Rover Defender — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X7 or the Defender?
The Land Rover Defender is more affordable — it starts ₹23.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.