BMW M5 vs Land Rover Defender 110

SpecBMW M52023Land Rover Defender 1102024
Price (OTR)£112,435£124,950
Power625 bhp525 bhp
Torque750 Nm625 Nm
0–60 mph3 secs5 secs
Top Speed155 mph149 mph
MPG (combined)25.4 mpg20.8 mpg
CO₂252 g/km310 g/km
Boot Space530 litres786 litres
Kerb Weight1945 kg2430 kg
Engine4.4L5.0L
Transmission8-speed Auto8-speed Auto
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Insurance Group5050
Annual Tax£190£190
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats55
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsBMW M5Land Rover Defender 110
Fuel / energy£7,625£9,311
Road tax (VED)£570£570
Insurance (est.)£7,200£7,200
Depreciation (est.)£44,974£49,980
Total cost£60,369£67,061
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.