BMW iX vs Defender

Should you buy BMW iX 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 iX price starts at Rs 1.40 Cr ex-showroom for xDrive50 (Electric) and Defender price starts Rs 99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0L Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol).

iX Vs Defender

Key Highlights	BMW iX	Defender
On Road Price	Rs.1,46,41,746^*	Rs.1,84,97,597^*
Range (km)	575	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	111.5	-
Charging Time	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)	-

BMW iX
xDrive50
1.40 Cr^*
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3.0L Diesel 130 X
1.56 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	xDrive50	3.0L Diesel 130 X
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,46,41,746^*	Rs.1,84,97,597^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,79,590/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,68,777/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,47,646	Rs.6,30,796
User Rating	4.2 Based on 70 Reviews	4.5 Based on 351 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.94/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

xDrive50

3.0L Diesel 130 X

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,46,41,746^*

Rs.1,84,97,597^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,79,590/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,68,777/month

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Insurance

Rs.5,47,646

Rs.6,30,796

User Rating

4.2

Based on 70 Reviews

4.5

Based on 351 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.94/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	3.0 Litre D300 Diesel
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2997
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	66 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	111.5	Not applicable
Motor Type	synchronous motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	516.29bhp	296.3bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	765Nm	650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	575 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	5.5H- 22kW(100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

3.0 Litre D300 Diesel

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2997

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

66 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

35 min-195kW(10%-80%)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

111.5

Not applicable

Motor Type

synchronous motor

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

516.29bhp

296.3bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

765Nm

650Nm@1500-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

575 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Lithium-ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (A.C)

5.5H- 22kW(100%)

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

35 min-195kW(10%-80%)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	11.4
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Drag Coefficient	0.25	-

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	electric	Electric
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	ventilated disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	ventilated disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.1 s	6.8 s
Drag Coefficient	0.25	-
Tyre Size	255/50 R21(FandR)	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4953	5099
Width (mm)	2230	2008
Height (mm)	1695	1970
Wheel Base (mm)	3014	3022
Front Tread (mm)	1395	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2285	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	3380
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	202	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	499
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	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	-
Smart Key Band	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	3	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Additional Features	Steering column adjustment (Length & Height), 2-spoke design polygonal shape steering wheel, Ambient Interior Lighting extended with mood lights, Frameless Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, BMW Iconic Sounds, for interior and exterior, controlled by Driving Experience Switch modes: - Personal: Balanced acoustic comfort - Sport: Pronounced load feedback - Efficient: High acoustic comfort, more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Oxide Grey MetallicIndividual Storm Bay MetallicMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant EffectAventurine Red MetallicBlack Sapphire+2 MoreiX Colours	Tasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	-
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	BMW Wallbox with integrated cable management and LED bars to indicate charging status (Max output -11 kW/3-phase), Charging flap - In rear right side panel with LED for charging status, Automatic operation of tailgate, LED headlights:- (Low-beam and high-beam headlights (LED technology) (Licence plate illumination (LED technology) (Automatic beam-throw control) High-beam assistant, Daytime driving lights (LED technology), LED rear lights, Welcome Light Carpet, Follow-me-home function, Comfort access system, incl:- (Keyless access to the vehicle) (Welcome light setting when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic unlocking when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic locking when moving away from the vehicle) Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Intelligence panel in the BMW kidney grille, Thermally insulated windscreen, Power socket (12 V):- (1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring) (1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap), Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Soft-Close function for side doors, Door handles flush with the door surface, Windscreen wipers with integrated washing nozzles, Rear-view camera with cleaning system integrated into the BMW badge, BMW Headliner anthracite, more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/50 R21(FandR)	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Without Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	No	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	13.1
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	18	14
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Virtual Assistant,10.9-inch central display, 10.9-inch front passenger display including Cockpit tile,BMW Live Cockpit Professional, more	Meridian Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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