BMW X5 E53 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

1999–2006 vs 1990–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 E53 4,667 mm, G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: X5 E53 465 l, G-Klasa W463 640 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 E53 9 l/100 km, G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: X5 E53 135–265 kW, G-Klasa W463 83–450 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 E53 35 items (Base), G-Klasa W463 30 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: G-Klasa W463 from €18,950 (1 listing); no X5 E53 is listed right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–2018 · 14 engines · Standard, designo, Edition 35, Exclusive EditionSpecifications →1 listing from €18,950 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 E531999–2006no listings	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–20181 listing · from €18,950
Dimensions
Length	Length4,667 mm	Length4,658 mm–4,737 mm
Width	Width1,872 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,707 mm–1,715 mm	Height1,931 mm–1,951 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,820 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance205 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,035 kg–2,305 kg	Curb weight2,200 kg–2,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank93 l	Fuel tank96 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2006	Production years1990–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines14
Power	Power135–265 kW (184–360 hp)	Power83–450 kW (113–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.9–4.8	Displacement (l)2.7–6.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 3.0d	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 350 BlueTEC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 4.8is	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · G 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim30 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Sportpaket	Items in the top trim39 · designo
Equipment · Comfort10 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 4
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 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 7
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Differential Lock	Differential Lock—	Differential Lock✓
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	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€18,950

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E53 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, BMW X5 E53 4,667 mm (a 70 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 640 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E53 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

The most frugal BMW X5 E53 uses 9 l/100 km (3.0d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km (G 350 BlueTEC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E53 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463?

The strongest BMW X5 E53 makes 265 kW (360 hp) (4.8is); the strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 450 kW (612 hp) (G 65 AMG).

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