BMW
BMW X5 E53 Facelift (2003–2006) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
2000 - 2006
E53
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Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 3.0d Steptronic | 6 | 218 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 3.0i Steptronic | 6 | 231 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 4.4i Steptronic | 6 | 320 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 4.8is Steptronic | 6 | 360 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW X5 E53 Facelift overview
The BMW X5 (E53 Facelift) is the 1st generation of the X5, built from 2003 to 2006. It is offered as a SUV with 4 engines (diesel, petrol), from 218 HP to 360 HP. The 3.0i (231 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 s, reaches a top speed of 215 km/h and is 4667 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW X5 have?
The BMW X5 (E53 Facelift) has 218 HP to 360 HP, depending on the engine: 3.0 M57 (218 HP), 3.0 M54 (231 HP), 4.4 N62 (320 HP), 4.8 N62 (360 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW X5?
The BMW X5 is available with 4 engines: 3.0 M57 (218 HP, diesel), 3.0 M54 (231 HP, petrol), 4.4 N62 (320 HP, petrol), 4.8 N62 (360 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the BMW X5?
The BMW X5 is 4667 mm long, 1872 mm wide, 1715 mm tall, with a 2820 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the BMW X5?
The BMW X5 3.0i (231 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 s and has a top speed of 215 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW X5 E53 LCI facelift |
|---|---|
| Year | 2003–2006 |
| Platform | BMW E53 |
| Variant | 3.0i (231 Hp) |
| Body type | suv |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 231 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5900 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3500 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 215 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s |
| 0–62 mph | 8.3 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M54B30 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2979 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 89.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 L |
| Coolant | 9.8 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 6 |
| Gearbox code | Gs6 37bz |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
Dimensions
| Length | 4667 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1872 mm |
| Height | 1715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
| Front track | 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 1576 mm |
| Boot space | 465 – 1550 L |
| Ground clearance | 203 mm |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1995 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2595 kg |
| Max load | 600 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 12.7 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 9.7 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 307 g/km |
| Fuel tank | 93.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi Link Suspension |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Tire size | 235/65 R17 |
| Wheel rims | 17 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.8 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.7 kg/Nm, 150.4 Nm/tonne |
| Max roof load | 100 kg |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2003 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2006 |
| Width Including Mirrors | 2180 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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