Compare Land Rover Defender vs BMW M8 vs Lexus LC 500h

Defender vs M8 vs LC 500h Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	16	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Differential Lock
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	Front	Front
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	Front	Front
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
  Doot Sill Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated	Carbon Fiber
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED,LED	LED,LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Ebony	Silverstone / Black, Black	Ocher, Black, Dark Rose / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	8
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	160000

Defender vs M8 vs LC 500h Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (CVT) - 10 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	191	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.4	3.2	5
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	8.77	14.8
  Driving Range (km)	-	596	1214
  Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3456 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged I4	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	3.5L 8GR-FXS V6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	295 bhp @ 6600 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm	350 Nm @ 5100 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	-	-	354 bhp @ 6600 rpm, 500 Nm @ 3000 rpm
  Electric Motor	-	-	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
  Peak Motor Performance	-	-	177 bhp, 300 Nm
  Battery	-	-	44 kWh, Lithium Ion, 650 Volt,Battery Placed In Boot
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	No
  Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.42	6.1	5.3
  Suspension - Front	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-link type, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-link type, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 60 R20	275 / 35 R20	245 / 40 R21
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 60 R20	285 / 35 R20	275 / 35 R21
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Alloy
  Four Wheel Steering	No	No	Yes

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	420	132
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	90	68	82
  Passenger Capacity	5	4	4
  Length (mm)	5018	4867	4770
  Width (mm)	2105	1907	1920
  Height (mm)	1967	1362	1345
  Wheelbase (mm)	3022	2827	2870
  Ground Clearance (mm)	218	130	140
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2186	-	1985
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	5	2	2

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Defender vs M8 vs LC 500h User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 3 Ratings 3 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	-
	-	4.5 Interior	-
	-	5 Ride Quality	-