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BMW X5 (E53)

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6 versions · 2 Diesel fuel · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.0d (184 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 184 KM 2000–2003
3.0i (231 KM) Selected Gasoline 231 KM 2000–2003
4.4i (286 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 286 KM 2000–2003
4.6is (347 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 347 KM 2000–2003
3.0d (184 KM) Steptronic Selected Diesel fuel 184 KM 2000–2003
3.0i (231 KM) Steptronic Selected Gasoline 231 KM 2000–2003

Selected engine version

3.0d (184 KM)

Diesel fuel · 2000–2003

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
410 Nm
Engine displacement
2,926 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Version
X5 (E53)
Engine
3.0d (184 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M57D30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2926 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
184 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
410 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
93 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1550 l
Curb weight
2170 kg
Gross weight
2685 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4666 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1717 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1576 mm
Rear track
1576 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
332 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
324 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/65 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i (231 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
231 KM
Torque
300 Nm
Engine displacement
2,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Maximum speed
215 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Version
X5 (E53)
Engine
3.0i (231 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
M54B30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
231 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
92 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1550 l
Curb weight
1990 kg
Gross weight
2600 kg
Roof load
150 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4666 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1717 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1576 mm
Rear track
1576 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
332 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
324 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/65 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.4i (286 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
440 Nm
Engine displacement
4,398 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.5 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Version
X5 (E53)
Engine
4.4i (286 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B44
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4398 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
82.7 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
286 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
92 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1550 l
Curb weight
2085 kg
Gross weight
2650 kg
Roof load
150 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4666 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1717 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1576 mm
Rear track
1576 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
332 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
324 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R18; 255/50 R19; 285/45 R19
Rim size
8.5J x 18; 9J x 19; 10J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.6is (347 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
347 KM
Torque
480 Nm
Engine displacement
4,619 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.5 s
Maximum speed
240 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Version
X5 (E53)
Engine
4.6is (347 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M62B46
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4619 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
347 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
480 Nm @ 3700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
93 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1550 l
Curb weight
2105 kg
Gross weight
2685 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4666 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1717 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1576 mm
Rear track
1576 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
332 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
324 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/40 R20; 315/35 R20
Rim size
20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0d (184 KM) Steptronic

Diesel fuel · 2000–2003

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
410 Nm
Engine displacement
2,926 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Version
X5 (E53)
Engine
3.0d (184 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M57D30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2926 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
18
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
184 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
410 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
93 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1550 l
Curb weight
2170 kg
Gross weight
2685 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4666 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1717 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1576 mm
Rear track
1576 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
332 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
324 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/65 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i (231 KM) Steptronic

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
231 KM
Torque
300 Nm
Engine displacement
2,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Version
X5 (E53)
Engine
3.0i (231 KM) Steptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
M54B30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
231 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
92 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1550 l
Curb weight
2015 kg
Gross weight
2625 kg
Roof load
150 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4666 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1717 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1576 mm
Rear track
1576 mm
Turning circle
12.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
332 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
324 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/65 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes