BMW M5 vs Land Rover Defender
M5 vs Defender
Key Highlights | BMW M5 | Land Rover Defender |
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Price | Rs.1.99 Cr | Rs.1.04 Cr |
Engine Capacity | 4395 cc | 4997 cc |
Power | 543 bhp @ 6250 rpm | 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 49.75 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
M5 specifications | Defender specifications | |
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On Road Price | 2.36 Cr Price Breakup | 1.23 Cr Price Breakup |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
User Rating | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Boot Space (Litres) | 440 Litres | 397 Litres |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Engine Displacement | 4395 cc | 4997 cc |
Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 543 bhp @ 6250 rpm | 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm |
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Exterior
M5 Exterior | Defender Exterior | |
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Sunroof Type | - | Panoramic |
Sunroof | No | Yes |
Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wiper | No | Yes |
Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Bootlid Opener | Yes | Yes |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Projector headlight | Yes | - |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
M5 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Defender Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Front Suspension | Adaptive Suspension with Double-Joint Spring Strut Front Axle | Double Wishbones Coil Suspension |
Rear Suspension | Adaptive Suspension with Five Link Rear Axle | Multi-link |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Wheels | Alloy | Alloy |
Spare Wheel | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Tyre Size | 275/35 R19 | 255/60 R20 |
Rear Tyre Size | 285/30 R20 | 255/60 R20 |
Turning Radius | 6.1 meters | 5.65 meters |
Tyre Size Spare | 135/70 R19 | 255/65 R19 |
Wheels Size | R19 | R20 |
Instrumentation
M5 Instrumentation | Defender Instrumentation | |
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Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | Yes | - |
Infotainment & Communication
M5 Infotainment & Communication | Defender Infotainment & Communication | |
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Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | 10.25 inches | 11.4 inches |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers | No | - |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Gesture Control | Optional | No |
Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
Speakers | 16 | 6+ |
AM/FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
M5 Warranty | Defender Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 4 years / 50000 kms | 3 Years/100000 Kms |
Extended Warranty | Upto 7 Years/100000 Kms | 10 Years/100000 kms |
Engine & Transmission
M5 Engine & Transmission | Defender Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 4395 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Type | B58 Twin-Turbocharged I6 | 2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine |
No. of Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Cylinder Configuration | DOHC | No |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Gears | 8 | 8 |
Power | 543 bhp @ 6250 rpm | 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm |
Torque | 650 Nm @ 2750 rpm | 400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm |
Fast Charging | - | No |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
ARAI Certified Economy | 49.75 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
Top Speed | 250 kmph | 191 kmph |
Emission Norm | BS6 | BS VI |
Comfort & Convenience
M5 Comfort & Convenience | Defender Comfort & Convenience | |
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Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
Ventilated Seats Type | Heated | Heated and cooled |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
Leather streering wheels | Yes | Yes |
Drive Modes | 3 | - |
Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
Safety
M5 Safety | Defender Safety | |
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NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
Airbags | 6 | 6 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | No | Yes |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | No | Yes |
Rear Middle Head Rest | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
M5 Dimensions & Capacity | Defender Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 4794 mm | 5018 mm |
Width | 1887 mm | 2105 mm |
Height | 1393 mm | 1967 mm |
Wheelbase | 2857 mm | 3022 mm |
Ground Clearance | 120 mm | 218 mm |
No. of Seats | 4 | 6 |
No. of Doors | 2 | 4 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 89 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 6.5 Litres | 7 Litres |
Boot Space | 440 Litres | 397 Litres |
Kerb Weight | 1725 kg | 2158 kg |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW M5 and Land Rover Defender
Safety
M5 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Defender has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS.
Body
M5 has doors and seats. It is an with 440 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 120 mm. It is 1887 mm wide, 1393 mm high and 4794 mm long. It has 1725 kg kerb weight and 2857 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Defender is an with doors and seats ,89 Litres fuel tank capacity, 397 Litres boot space, 218 mm ground clearance.It has 1967 mm height, 5018 mm length, 2105 mm width, and 2158 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
BMW M5 comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And Defender comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission.