BMW X6 M vs Land Rover Defender OCTA

The BMW X6 M starts from $247,900 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender OCTA opens at $304,500. That makes the BMW X6 M the more affordable entry point by $56,600.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $272,690 and $334,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X6 M by roughly $6,130 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW X6 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender OCTA gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X6 M stands out with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender OCTA. The Land Rover Defender OCTA counters with Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X6 M gets merino leather upholstery while the Land Rover Defender OCTA offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X6 M and 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender OCTA.

The BMW X6 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA responds with a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid making 467kW and 750Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 460kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X6 M measures 4,960mm long on a 2,975mm wheelbase, 147mm longer than the Land Rover Defender OCTA at 4,813mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the BMW X6 M and 972L in the Land Rover Defender OCTA, giving the Land Rover Defender OCTA a 372L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender OCTA leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,508/year for the BMW X6 M and $3,734/year for the Land Rover Defender OCTA. That is a $1,226 annual difference in favour of the BMW X6 M.

Estimated annual total: $2,508 (BMW X6 M) vs $3,734 (Land Rover Defender OCTA). The BMW X6 M saves you roughly $1,226 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X6 M) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender OCTA). Both match on warranty length.