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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

BMW X5 (E53) 2003-2007 43 Photos
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The first generation of the BMW X5 was introduced in 1999 and, following the success of SUV success, it prepared a major facelift for it that was introduced in 2003.

When BMW owned the Land Rover brand, it worked together with the British brand about how to build a successful SUV. Both brands had experience in luxury products, but only Land Rover had a true off-road heritage. The hill descent control, the split-tailgate, and the torque distribution method were parts that made the X5 a great success.

The X5 was based on the E39 5-Series platform and that kept the production costs lower. The design lines were taken from the 5-Series as well. At the facelift, a new set of headlights, grille, and bumpers were installed. The taillights were redesigned as well and new wheels were introduced.

Inside, there were not too many modifications. A new infotainment system was available, with a color display on the center stack. The GPS-navigation system was a good addition. A big, panoramic, roof was added to the options list.

For the engine compartment, the X5 received more powerful engines. The 4.6-liter V8 was replaced by a 4.8-liter unit. The diesel engine, which was the most demanded version on the European market was upgraded from 184hp to 218hp. The most important update to the drivetrain was the introduction of the 6-speed automatic instead of the older 5-speed, while the xDrive (all-wheel-drive) system was upgraded.

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BMW X5 (E53) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  5 gasoline engines
  • 3.0i 5AT AWD (225 HP)
  • 3.0i 6MT AWD (225 HP)
  • 3.0i 6MT AWD (231 HP)
  • 4.4i 6AT AWD (320 HP)
  • 4.8is 6AT AWD (360 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 3.0d 6MT AWD (218 HP)

BMW X5 (E53)
3.0i 5AT AWD (225 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 5AT AWD (225 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2979 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5900 RPM
224 HP @ 5900 RPM
221 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:214 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
290 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:24.3 gallons (92.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R17H
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4696 lbs (2130 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5722 lbs (2595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
Highway:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Notes
US engine

BMW X5 (E53)
3.0i 6MT AWD (225 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 6MT AWD (225 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2979 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5900 RPM
224 HP @ 5900 RPM
221 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:214 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
290 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:24.3 gallons (92.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R17H
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4652 lbs (2110 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5722 lbs (2595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
Highway:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Notes
US engine

BMW X5 (E53)
3.0i 6MT AWD (231 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 6MT AWD (231 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2979 cm3
Power:170 KW @ 5900 RPM
231 HP @ 5900 RPM
228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:24.3 gallons (92.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R17H
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance:8 in (203 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4399 lbs (1995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5722 lbs (2595 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
Highway:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:307 g/km

BMW X5 (E53)
4.4i 6AT AWD (320 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.4i 6AT AWD (320 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4398 cm3
Power:235 KW @ 6100 RPM
320 HP @ 6100 RPM
315 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
441 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:24.3 gallons (92.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R17 104 H
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance:8 in (203 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4674.6 lbs (2120 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5953.5 lbs (2700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
Highway:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Combined:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:317 g/km

BMW X5 (E53)
4.8is 6AT AWD (360 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.8is 6AT AWD (360 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4799 cm3
Power:265 KW @ 6200 RPM
360 HP @ 6200 RPM
355 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:361 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
489 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:24.3 gallons (92.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152.9 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R17 104 H
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance:8 in (203 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4851 lbs (2200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5953.5 lbs (2700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)
Highway:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Combined:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:324 g/km

BMW X5 (E53)
3.0d 6MT AWD (218 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0d 6MT AWD (218 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2993 cm3
Power:160 KW @ 4000 RPM
218 HP @ 4000 RPM
215 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:369 lb-ft @ 2000-2750 RPM
500 Nm @ 2000-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:24.3 gallons (92.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R 17H
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:67.5 in (1715 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:111 in (2819 mm)
Ground Clearance:8 in (203 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.4 cuFT (464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4563.7 lbs (2070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5919.4 lbs (2685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:229 g/km
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