Compare BMW X5 M E70 vs BMW X5 E53 LCI vs BMW X5 E53

Variants
3.0d
3.0d AT
3.0i
3.0i AT
4.4i AT
4.8is AT
3.0d
3.0d AT
3.0i
3.0i AT
4.4i AT
4.6is AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
620 L / 21.9 cu-ft ~ 1750 L / 61.8 cu-ft
465 L / 16.4 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft
465 L / 16.4 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
17.0 L / 18.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
93.0 L / 24.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 332 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Disc, 324 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle
22.0 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
18.6 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
21.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
275/40 R20, 315/35 R20
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.0 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door SUV
5-door SUV
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
207 mm / 8.1 in
Size | Height
1764 mm / 69.4 in
1717 mm / 67.6 in
Size | Length
4851 mm / 191.0 in
4667 mm / 183.7 in
4666 mm / 183.7 in
Size | Width
1994 mm / 78.5 in
1872 mm / 73.7 in | 2180 mm / 85.8 in (mirror unfolded)
1872 mm / 73.7 in
Track Width | Front
1660.0 mm / 65.4 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1672.0 mm / 65.8 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
2305.0 kg / 5081.7 lbs
Wheel Size
10J x 20, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2933 mm / 115.5 in
2820 mm / 111.0 in
2820 mm / 111.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
325 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.38
Fuel Economy
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 19.3 L/100km / 12.2 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3000 kg / 6614 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2700 kg / 5952 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
S63B44
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power
555.0 hp / 413.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
126.3 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 1500-5650 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2013
2000 ~ 2003

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
46%
40%
Pros
  • Superb acceleration
  • Great handling for a crossover
  • Exciting styling
  • Improved automatic transmission
  • Up-rated engines
  • Good towing capacity
  • Decent engine reliability
  • Some utility offered
Cons
  • High 0.38 drag coefficient
  • Unreliable drivetrain
  • Unreliable N62 V8 engine
  • Still ugly
  • Quite ugly on the outside
  • Unreliable transmission

Price

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