BMW XM vs Land Rover Defender OCTA
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
BMW XMXM 4.4 V8 PHEV · ₹2.55 Crore
Land Rover Defender OCTADefender Octa · ₹2.59 CroreWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
XM: ₹2.55 Crore (ahead)
Defender OCTA: ₹2.59 Crore
XM ₹4.45 lakh cheaper
Airbags
XM: 8 airbags
Defender OCTA: Not listed
No crash ratings yet
Mileage
XM: 61.9 kmpl
Defender OCTA: Not published
Claimed
Power
XM: 653 PS (ahead)
Defender OCTA: 635 PS
Different engines
Boot
XM: 527 litres (ahead)
Defender OCTA: 397 litres
Versions
XM: 1
Defender OCTA: 2 (ahead)
Only XM: hybrid, automatic
Pick the XM for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.
Pick the Defender OCTA for more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹2.55 Crore
₹2.59 Crore
On-road in
₹2.81 Crore
₹2.85 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,71,310 a month
₹4,79,535 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
653 PS
635 PS
Torque
800 Nm
750 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
61.9 kmpl
Not published
Vehicle Details
Body Type
High-Performance Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Super-SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats (M Lounge)
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol Mild-Hybrid
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid (Petrol-Electric PHEV)
Not listed
Displacement
4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Not listed
Engine Config
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 (489 PS) + 197 PS Electric Motor integrated into transmission (S68 M HYBRID)
Not listed
Drivetrain
M xDrive All-Wheel Drive with 4WD, 4WD Sport, and 4WD Sand modes + M Sport Differential
Not listed
0-100
4.3 sec (3.8 sec Label Red)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h (270 km/h with M Driver's Package; 140 km/h pure EV)
Not listed
Engine
Not listed
4395 cc, V8 Twin-Turbo Mild-Hybrid (BMW-derived)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
3.8 seconds (0-60 mph figure)
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed M Steptronic Automatic with Drivelogic & Integrated Electric Motor
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Carbon Fibre paddles with red accents)
Not listed
Hybrid
25.7 kWh usable (29.5 kWh gross) Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery (7.4 kW AC charging, 0-100% in 4h 15m)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Not listed
AWD
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
M Sport Brakes: 395 mm Ventilated Discs with 6-Piston Calipers in Black/Red
Not listed
Rear Brakes
M Sport Brakes: 370 mm Ventilated Discs with Single-Piston Calipers
Not listed
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Double-wishbone front axle, Active Roll Stabilization (48V eARS), and Electronically Controlled Dampers
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional Five-link rear axle with Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 2.5°)
Not listed
Wheel Type
22-inch / 23-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Style 922 M / 923 M Night Gold / Black)
Not listed
Tyre Size
Front: 275/35 R23, Rear: 315/30 R23 Pirelli P Zero
275/65 R20 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Spare Wheel
Tyre Mobility Kit with Compressor
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
20-inch alloy wheels standard, 22-inch optional
Off-Road Angles
Not listed
40 degree approach, 42 degree departure, 38 degree breakover
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
5,110 mm
Not listed
Width
2,005 mm (2,210 mm with mirrors)
Not listed
Height
1,755 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,105 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
220 mm
323 mm
Kerb Weight
2,710 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
527 Litres (expandable to 1,820 L)
397 litres
Fuel Tank
69 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.2 m (with Integral Active Steering)
Not listed
Ride Height Increase vs Standard Defender
Not listed
28 mm
Width Increase vs Standard Defender
Not listed
68 mm
Wading Depth
Not listed
1000 mm
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The Defender 110 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2020). That rating runs until 1 January 2027.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full 2-row curtain, driver/passenger knee)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (M Dynamic Mode, Active M Differential, 48V Active Anti-Roll Roll Stabilization, Launch Control, DSC)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Crossing Traffic Warning, Evasion Assistant)
Not listed
Camera
Parking Assistant Plus with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote 3D View, Reversing Assistant & Drive Recorder
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active M TPMS with individual pressure & temperature sensors)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
ADAS Note
Not listed
Some ADAS features offered in other markets (Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Speed Limiter, Lane Keep Assist, Wade Sensing) are reported as not enabled on the India-spec car, see Source Notes
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 8.5 & M Hybrid Menus
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Digital Information Display with M-Specific Graphics & Full-Colour Head-Up Display
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
BMW Interaction Bar, My BMW App with eDrive Remote Management, BMW Digital Key Plus (UWB)
Not listed
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (20 speakers 1,475W 3D audio)
Not listed
Sunroof
Sculptural 3D Prism-Design Headliner with 100 Ambient LED Fiber-Optic Units (No sunroof opening)
Not listed
Seat Features
M Multifunction Front Seats with Vintage BMW Leather, Heating, Ventilation & Massage + Rear 'M Lounge' with Deep Diamond Quilting
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Nano Particulate Filter & Ambient Air Package
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Front & Rear Wireless Charging Trays)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment
Additional Features
Not listed
Haptic feedback front seats, centre-console mini-fridge, premium sound system
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Split Headlight Design with Adaptive Matrix LED & BMW Iconic Glow Gold/Gloss Black Kidney Grille Contour
Not listed
Tail Lights
Slimline Full LED Taillights with Laser-Engraved BMW Roundels in Rear Window Glass
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Grille & Vertically Stacked Hexagonal M Dual Tailpipes
Not listed
Exterior Styling
Not listed
Redesigned front and rear bumpers improving approach/departure angles
Colours & Warranty
Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (8 Years / 1,60,000 km on PHEV battery)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 10,000-12,000 km)
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Carpathian Grey, Charente Grey, Petra Copper, Faroe Green (matte finishes with protective film available)
Choice
Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹2.55 Crore
₹2.59 Crore – ₹2.79 Crore
Colours
7 colours
5 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Only the XM sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹2.55 Crore.
Only the Defender OCTA sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹2.59 Crore.
On-road price by city
XM XM 4.4 V8 PHEV against Defender OCTA Defender Octa
| City | XM | Defender OCTA | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹2.85 Crore | ₹2.9 Crore | XM ₹4.45 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹2.85 Crore | ₹2.9 Crore | XM ₹4.45 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹2.81 Crore | ₹2.85 Crore | XM ₹4.90 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹3.01 Crore | ₹3.06 Crore | XM ₹5.25 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹3.06 Crore | ₹3.11 Crore | XM ₹5.34 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹3.09 Crore | ₹3.14 Crore | XM ₹5.38 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the XM or the Defender OCTA?
The XM, by ₹4.45 lakh on the versions compared here: XM XM 4.4 V8 PHEV at ₹2.55 Crore against Defender OCTA Defender Octa at ₹2.59 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.81 Crore against ₹2.85 Crore.
Which is safer?
The XM: not crash-tested yet. The Defender OCTA: not tested in this form; the Defender 110 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020).
Which is more powerful?
The XM XM 4.4 V8 PHEV makes 653 PS and 800 Nm and the Defender OCTA Defender Octa makes 635 PS and 750 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹4,71,310 a month for the XM and ₹4,79,535 for the Defender OCTA, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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