Car comparison

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isvsBMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X5 (E53)

4.6is

347 hp4619 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2000-2003
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Lightest
    2,075 kg
    4,575 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E53)4.6isBMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
347hp259kW
272hp203kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
2,680kg5,908lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
100.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
465L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isBMW X5 (E70) 3.0siPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E53)4.6isBMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
40.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is has 75 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
2,075 kg
4,575 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 4.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
624 km
388 mi
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E53)4.6isBMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
347 hp
259 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (E53) 4.6isBMW X5 (E70) 3.0si
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 165 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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