BMW X5 E53
First generation · 2000–2006 · 7 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW X5 (E53, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 12. Juni 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW X5 (E53) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW X5 3.0d Sport - Flickr - The Car Spy (8) by The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (E53, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 12. Juni 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (E53) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 3.0d Sport - Flickr - The Car Spy (8) by The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ||||||
| 3.0i AT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 3.0i MT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | AWD | 13/20 (16) |
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) | 315 | 324 lb-ft | 6-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/20 (16) |
| 4.8is · SUV | 4.8 L V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) | 360 | — | 6-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/20 (16) |
| 2005 | ||||||
| 3.0i AT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 3.0i MT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | AWD | 13/20 (16) |
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) | 315 | 324 lb-ft | 6-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/20 (16) |
| 4.8is · SUV | 4.8 L V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) | 360 | — | 6-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/20 (16) |
| 2004 | ||||||
| 3.0i AT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 3.0i MT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | AWD | 13/20 (16) |
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) | 315 | 324 lb-ft | 6-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/20 (16) |
| 4.8IS · SUV | 4.8 L V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) | 360 | — | 6-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/20 (16) |
| 2003 | ||||||
| 3.0i AT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 3.0i MT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 DOHC 32-valve (M62) | 290 | 324 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 13/17 (14) |
| 4.6is · SUV | 4.6 L V8 DOHC 32-valve (M62) | 340 | 350 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 12/16 (14) |
| 2002 | ||||||
| 3.0i AT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 3.0i MT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 DOHC 32-valve (M62) | 290 | 324 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 12/16 (14) |
| 4.6is · SUV | 4.6 L V8 DOHC 32-valve (M62) | 340 | 350 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 11/16 (13) |
| 2001 | ||||||
| 3.0i AT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 3.0i MT · SUV | 3.0 L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (M54) | 225 | 214 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 14/19 (16) |
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 DOHC 32-valve (M62) | 290 | 324 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | AWD | 12/16 (14) |
| 2000 | ||||||
| 4.4i · SUV | 4.4 L V8 DOHC 32-valve (M62) | 290 | 324 lb-ft | 5-speed Steptronic automatic | RWD | 12/16 (14) |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2005 | … | … |
| 2004 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2002 | … | … |
| 2001 | … | … |
| 2000 | … | … |
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