Compare performance (571 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Land Rover Defender?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Land Rover Defender is significantly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,914 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 32 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers moderately more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers very slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is very slightly lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers markedly more boot space – 786 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries moderately more – 819 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.
The Land Rover Defender stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.
detailsThe Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
80 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,950 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
605 - 665 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
300 - 571 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Land Rover
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