BMW X5 E53 or BMW X5 E70?

1999–2006 vs 2006–2013 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 E53 4,667 mm, X5 E70 4,857 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: X5 E53 465 l, X5 E70 620 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 E53 9 l/100 km, X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km.
Power: X5 E53 135–265 kW, X5 E70 173–408 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 E53 35 items (Base), X5 E70 38 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X5 E531999–2006 · 9 engines · Base, Sportpaket, Edition Exclusive, Edition Exclusive SportSpecifications →Listings →

BMW X5 E702006–2013 · 10 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Exclusive Edition, Sport-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 E531999–2006no listings	BMW X5 E702006–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,667 mm	Length4,854 mm–4,857 mm
Width	Width1,872 mm	Width1,933 mm–1,994 mm
Height	Height1,707 mm–1,715 mm	Height1,766 mm–1,776 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,820 mm	Wheelbase2,933 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance195 mm–222 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l	Trunk volume620 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,035 kg–2,305 kg	Curb weight2,070 kg–2,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank93 l	Fuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2006	Production years2006–2013
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power135–265 kW (184–360 hp)	Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.9–4.8	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 3.0d	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 4.8is	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · M
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim38 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Sportpaket	Items in the top trim41 · M Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E53 or BMW X5 E70?

Length: BMW X5 E70 4,857 mm, BMW X5 E53 4,667 mm (a 190 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,933 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 620 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E53 or BMW X5 E70?

The most frugal BMW X5 E53 uses 9 l/100 km (3.0d); the most frugal BMW X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E53 or BMW X5 E70?

The strongest BMW X5 E53 makes 265 kW (360 hp) (4.8is); the strongest BMW X5 E70 408 kW (555 hp) (M).

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