BMW X5 I (E53) photos

1999 — 2006 · suv

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BMW X5 I (E53), SUV, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 61849

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3.0i (2003-2007) A silver SUV driving along a waterfront road, captured in a dynamic front three-quarter view.

BMW X5 I (E53), SUV, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 61848

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3.0d UK-spec (2003-2007) A silver crossover is driving along a winding country road against a backdrop of rolling hills. The shot is a front three-quarter view. The driver is visible behind the wheel. The body gleams in the sun, with the lower bumper made of black plastic. The headlights are on. A watermark is visible in the bottom right corner. A British license plate RN03 KWK is attached to the front.

BMW X5 I (E53), SUV, silver, side view — photo 61847

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3.0d UK-spec (2003-2007) Silver SUV shown in side profile on a rocky shoreline with its reflection in calm water against a hilly landscape.

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About this generation

The pioneer of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment, proving an SUV could handle with genuine sports sedan dynamics.

Launched in 1999, the E53 X5 revolutionized the 4x4 market by eschewing traditional body-on-frame construction in favor of a unibody structure shared in spirit with the E39 5 Series. Designed under Frank Stephenson, its muscular proportions instantly defined the luxury crossover blueprint.

The E53 proved that a tall utility vehicle could deliver sharp steering response, minimal body roll, and exhilarating performance—especially in 4.6is and 4.8is trim. It established the SAV standard that competitors worldwide rushed to follow in the decades since.

Specifications

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4667 mm183.7 in

Length

1872 mm73.7 in

Width

1707 mm67.2 in

Height

2820 mm111.0 in

Wheelbase

465 l16.4 cu ft

Trunk

180 mm7.1 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

3.0i

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.5 s

2000–2006

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M54B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1970 kg (4343 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 732 km (455 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 12.7 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 307 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.0i

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.8 s

2000–2006

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 202 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M54B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 721 km (448 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 12.9 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 310 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

4.4i

282hp(210 kW)

4.4 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.5 s

1999–2003

Torque: 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Top speed: 207 km/h (129 mph)
Displacement: 4398 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M62B44
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2095 kg (4619 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 669 km (416 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 13.9 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 335 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

4.4i

315hp(235 kW)

4.4 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.0 s

2003–2006

Torque: 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 4398 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: N62B44
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2120 kg (4674 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 710 km (441 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 317 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

4.6is

342hp(255 kW)

4.6 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.5 s

2001–2004

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 4619 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M62B46
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2105 kg (4641 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 624 km (388 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 356 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

4.8is

355hp(265 kW)

4.8 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.1 s

2004–2006

Torque: 490 Nm (361 lb-ft)
Top speed: 246 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 4799 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: N62B48
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2200 kg (4850 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 689 km (428 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 324 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

3.0d

181hp(135 kW)

2.9 l 5-speed manual AWD 0–100 10.1 s

2001–2003

Torque: 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 2926 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57D30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2055 kg (4530 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 1081 km (672 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 230 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.0d

181hp(135 kW)

2.9 l 5-speed automatic AWD 0–100 10.5 s

2001–2003

Torque: 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 2926 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57D30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 958 km (595 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 259 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.0d

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 8.3 s

2003–2006

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TUD30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 1081 km (672 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 229 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.0d

215hp(160 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.8 s

2003–2006

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2993 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M57TUD30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2095 kg (4619 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Range: 989 km (615 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 252 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

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