XM vs Defender Octa
BMW · Land Rover
1/4 Mile winner
Defender Octa
Beats the XM by 0.34s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Defender Octa beats the XM comfortably, finishing 0.34 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Defender Octa thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
644 hp
626 hp
0–100 km/h
4.1s
3.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 PHEV
Twin-Turbo V8
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
800 Nm
750 Nm
Price
$161,000
$153,000
Simulated race times
Distance
XM
Defender Octa
100 m
5.340s
5.163s
1/8 mile
7.934s
7.686s
1/4 mile
12.020s
11.680s
1 km
21.902s
21.421s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Defender Octa is $153,000 vs $161,000 for the XM — a $8,000 gap. Power: XM makes 18 hp more (644 vs 626). 0–100 km/h: Defender Octa is 0.30s quicker (4.1s vs 3.8s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the XM or the Defender Octa?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Defender Octa is faster, beating the XM by 0.34 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the XM vs the Defender Octa?
The XM hits 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the Defender Octa does it in 3.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The XM produces 644 hp; the Defender Octa produces 626 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The XM tops out at 250 km/h, and the Defender Octa reaches 250 km/h.
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