BMW X5 2003 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 2003 engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW X5 2007, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW X5 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 2003 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X5 2003 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 2003 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 2003 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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. | |||
| 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 BMW X5 2007 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
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BMW X5 2003 is smaller. BMW X5 2003 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW X5 2007, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 2003 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 2007 has more luggage space. BMW X5 2003 has 155 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5 2007. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 2007 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 2003 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5 2007, which means BMW X5 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`685 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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