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i7 M70 xDrive vs Defender Octa

BMW · Land Rover

1/4 Mile winner
i7 M70 xDrive
Beats the Defender Octa by 0.12s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the i7 M70 xDrive beats the Defender Octa comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the i7 M70 xDrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
650 hp
626 hp
0–100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Dual Motor AWD
Twin-Turbo V8
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
1100 Nm
750 Nm
Price
$168,000
$153,000

Simulated race times

Distance
i7 M70 xDrive
Defender Octa
100 m
5.102s
5.163s
1/8 mile
7.602s
7.686s
1/4 mile
11.565s
11.680s
1 km
21.258s
21.421s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Defender Octa is $153,000 vs $168,000 for the i7 M70 xDrive — a $15,000 gap. Power: i7 M70 xDrive makes 24 hp more (650 vs 626). Drivetrain: i7 M70 xDrive is electric; Defender Octa runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the i7 M70 xDrive or the Defender Octa?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the i7 M70 xDrive is faster, beating the Defender Octa by 0.12 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the i7 M70 xDrive vs the Defender Octa?

The i7 M70 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the Defender Octa does it in 3.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The i7 M70 xDrive produces 650 hp; the Defender Octa produces 626 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The i7 M70 xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the Defender Octa reaches 250 km/h.

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