BMW X5 2003 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 315 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 41 HP less power than BMW X5 2007, whereas torque is 15 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): | 13.0 | 10.2 | |
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The BMW X5 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 2003 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 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: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, 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`595 | 2`680 | |
| 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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