BMW X5 2007 vs BMW X5 2003

 
BMW X5
2007 - 2010
BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 286 HP218 HP
Torque: 580 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 seconds8.8 seconds
BMW X5 2007 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X5 2007 engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW X5 2003, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X5 2003. Thanks to more power BMW X5 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.29.4
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km10.5 l/100km
By specification BMW X5 2007 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5 2003, which means that by driving the BMW X5 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 2007 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres93 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway1160 km on highway
780 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 222 mm (8.7 inches)180 mm (7.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 2007 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 12 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.85 m4.67 m
Width: 1.93 m1.87 m
Height: 1.77 m1.72 m
BMW X5 2007 is larger.
BMW X5 2007 is 18 cm longer than the BMW X5 2003, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 2007 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 620 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1750 litres1550 litres
BMW X5 2007 has more luggage capacity.
BMW X5 2007 has 155 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5 2003. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 2007 (by 200 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.8 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X5 2007 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW X5 2003, which means BMW X5 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`7902`695
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 98005400
Rating in user reviews: 8.8/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW X5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
BMW X5 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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