BMW X5 2001 vs BMW X5 2003

 
BMW X5
2001 - 2003
BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.9 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP218 HP
Torque: 410 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds8.8 seconds
BMW X5 2003 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X5 2001 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X5 2003, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW X5 2003. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.69.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km10.5 l/100km
The BMW X5 2001 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW X5 2001 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 2001 could require 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 2001 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 93 litres93 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 960 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1160 km on highway
930 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 187 mm (7.4 inches)180 mm (7.1 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 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 2001 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 12 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW X5 2001 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ...  More about BMW X5 2001 2.9 engine 

BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ...  More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.67 m
Width: 1.87 m1.87 m
Height: 1.72 m1.72 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 2001 and BMW X5 2003 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 465 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litres1550 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`6852`695
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 38005400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW X5 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW X5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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