Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Lexus LX 500d

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Land Rover Defender OCTA
Lexus LX 500d

Land Rover

Defender OCTA

From ₹2.59 Crore

Lexus

LX 500d

From ₹2.8 Crore

Land Rover Defender OCTADefender Octa · ₹2.59 Crore
Lexus LX 500dLX Urban · ₹2.8 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Defender OCTA: ₹2.59 Crore (ahead) LX 500d: ₹2.8 Crore Defender OCTA ₹21.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags Defender OCTA: Not listed LX 500d: 10 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage Defender OCTA: Not published LX 500d: 6.9 kmpl Claimed
Power Defender OCTA: 635 PS (ahead) LX 500d: 304 bhp Different engines
Boot Defender OCTA: 397 litres LX 500d: 1,109 litres (ahead)
Versions Defender OCTA: 2 LX 500d: 2 Only Defender OCTA: petrol, automatic

Pick the Defender OCTA for the lower price and more power.

Pick the LX 500d for the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.59 Crore
₹2.8 Crore
On-road in
₹2.85 Crore
₹3.16 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,79,535 a month
₹5,30,107 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
635 PS
304 bhp
Torque
750 Nm
700 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
6.9 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
Full-Size Ultra-Luxury 4x4 Ladder-Frame SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild-Hybrid
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats (Executive Rear Seating)

Engine & Performance

Engine
4395 cc, V8 Twin-Turbo Mild-Hybrid (BMW-derived)
Not listed
0-100 km/h
3.8 seconds (0-60 mph figure)
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel
Displacement
Not listed
3,346 cc (3.3L Twin-Turbo V6)
Engine Config
Not listed
3.3L F33A-FTV Twin-Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 Common Rail Diesel with Intercooler
Drivetrain
Not listed
Full-Time 4x4 with Torsen Limited-Slip Center Differential Lock + Multi-Terrain Select (MTS: Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow, Rock) + Crawl Control with Turn Assist
0-100
Not listed
7.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
Not listed
210 km/h (Electronically Limited)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-speed Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
AWD
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
Direct-Shift 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift & Paddle Shifters)
Gears
Not listed
10
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Wheel Size
20-inch alloy wheels standard, 22-inch optional
Not listed
Off-Road Angles
40 degree approach, 42 degree departure, 38 degree breakover
Not listed
Tyre Size
275/65 R20 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Ground Clearance (mm)
323
Not listed
Ride Height Increase vs Standard Defender (mm)
28
Not listed
Width Increase vs Standard Defender (mm)
68
Not listed
Wading Depth (mm)
1000
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
397
Not listed
Length
Not listed
5,100 mm
Width
Not listed
1,990 mm
Height
Not listed
1,885 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,850 mm (Golden Ratio 2.85m wheelbase preserved for unmatched off-road capability)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
205 mm - 285 mm (Adjustable ride height via AHC Hydraulic Suspension +80 mm lift; Water Wading Depth: 700 mm)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,690 kg - 2,750 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
1,109 Litres (Massive 5-seat luggage volume, expandable to 1,960 L with folded seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
80 Litres (Optional Dual Tank up to 110L)
Turning Radius
Not listed
6.0 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Defender 110 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2020). That rating runs until 1 January 2027.
Not tested in this form. The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars from ANCAP (2022).
ADAS Note
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
Not listed
Airbags
Not listed
10 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, driver/passenger knee airbags, full curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Multi-Terrain ABS, Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Active Traction Control A-TRC, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Downhill Assist Control DAC, Crawl Control)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ LSS 2.5: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC with Curve Speed Reduction, Pre-Collision System PCS with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Auto High Beam, Road Sign Assist)
Camera
Not listed
Multi-Terrain Monitor (360-Degree Camera with 3D Under-Floor Transparent Ground View & Ultrasonic Sensors)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readout)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer executive seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment
Not listed
Additional Features
Haptic feedback front seats, centre-console mini-fridge, premium sound system
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
Dual Touchscreen Cockpit: 12.3-inch Upper Navigation Touchscreen + 7.0-inch Lower Operational Climate & Multi-Terrain Touchscreen + Twin 11.6-inch Rear Seat Entertainment Screens
Digital Cluster
Not listed
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wired Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Lexus Connected Car Suite with Fingerprint Authentication Start Button (biometric ignition start), Remote Engine Start, Live GPS Tracking
Audio System
Not listed
Mark Levinson Reference 3D Surround Sound System (25 speakers 2,400W output with QuantumLogic Immersion)
Sunroof
Not listed
Single-Pane Electric Glass Tilt/Slide Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Seat Features
Not listed
10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) + 8-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front & Rear Heated and Ventilated Seats in Semi-Aniline Leather + VIP Reclining Rear Seats with Center Touch Controller & Ottoman Footrest
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, Nanoe-X Air Cleansing & Cool Box inside Front Armrest
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & Rear VIP Armrest)

Lighting & Exterior

Exterior Styling
Redesigned front and rear bumpers improving approach/departure angles
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Ultra-Compact 3-Eye Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) & L-Shaped DRLs
Tail Lights
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width 3D Seamless LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Illuminated LEXUS Script
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Spindle Grille with 7 Sets of Floating Lateral Bars, Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor & Integrated Aluminium Side Steps

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Carpathian Grey, Charente Grey, Petra Copper, Faroe Green (matte finishes with protective film available)
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 354 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 335 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Active Height Control (AHC) & Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
Rear Suspension
Not listed
4-Link Rigid Live Rear Axle with Lateral Control Rod, AHC Hydraulic Suspension & AVS Dampers
Wheel Type
Not listed
22-inch Forged Alloy Wheels with Premium Machined Finish
Tyre Size
Not listed
265/50 R22 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 22-inch Matching Forged Alloy Spare Wheel under chassis

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹2.59 Crore – ₹2.79 Crore
₹2.8 Crore – ₹2.91 Crore
Colours
5 colours
4 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 Defender OCTA sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹2.59 Crore.

Only the LX 500d sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹2.8 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

Defender OCTA Defender Octa against LX 500d LX Urban

CityDefender OCTALX 500dGap
Mumbai₹2.9 Crore₹3.11 CroreDefender OCTA ₹21.00 lakh less
Pune₹2.9 Crore₹3.11 CroreDefender OCTA ₹21.00 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.85 Crore₹3.16 CroreDefender OCTA ₹30.10 lakh less
Bengaluru₹3.06 Crore₹3.31 CroreDefender OCTA ₹24.78 lakh less
Chennai₹3.11 Crore₹3.37 CroreDefender OCTA ₹25.20 lakh less
Hyderabad₹3.14 Crore₹3.39 CroreDefender OCTA ₹25.41 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 Defender OCTA or the LX 500d?

The Defender OCTA, by ₹21.00 lakh on the versions compared here: Defender OCTA Defender Octa at ₹2.59 Crore against LX 500d LX Urban at ₹2.8 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.85 Crore against ₹3.16 Crore.

Which is safer?

The Defender OCTA: not tested in this form; the Defender 110 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2020). The LX 500d: not tested in this form; the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars (ANCAP 2022).

Which is more powerful?

The Defender OCTA Defender Octa makes 635 PS and 750 Nm and the LX 500d LX Urban makes 304 bhp and 700 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,79,535 a month for the Defender OCTA and ₹5,30,107 for the LX 500d, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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