BMW X5 (E53) (2000–2003)

The BMW X5 (E53) was offered with 6 engine versions (4 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 184 to 347 hp, built 2000–2003.

BMW X5 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2000–2003
Body styleSUV
Doors5
Length183.7 in (4,666 mm)
Width73.7 in (1,872 mm)
Height67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Cargo volume16.4 cu ft (465 l)
Fuel tank24.6 gal (93 l) – 24.3 gal (92 l)

All BMW X5 (E53) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
3.0d (184 hp)2000–2003Diesel184 hp (135 kW)302 lb-ft (410 Nm)10.1 s124 mph (200 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0d (184 hp) Automatic2000–2003Diesel184 hp (135 kW)302 lb-ft (410 Nm)10.5 s124 mph (200 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0i (231 hp)2000–2003Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)8.3 s134 mph (215 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0i (231 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)8.8 s130 mph (210 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.4i (286 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline286 hp (210 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)7.5 s130 mph (210 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.6is (347 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline347 hp (255 kW)354 lb-ft (480 Nm)6.5 s149 mph (240 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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