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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 50ivsBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

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

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

50i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013
VS

BMW X5 (E53)

4.6is

347 hp4619 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2000-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050iBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
407hp304kW
347hp259kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,870kg6,327lb
2,685kg5,919lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
74.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
222mm9in
-
Trunk volume
620L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,750L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
93L
CO2 emissions
292g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50iBMW X5 (E53) 4.6isPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050iBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
407 hp
304 kW
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i has 60 hp more than BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
2,105 kg
4,641 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i5.5 s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 1.0 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 2.4 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
680 km
423 mi
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
407 hp
304 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
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

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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.5 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 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201050iBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
407 hp
304 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
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
Range score
680 km
423 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
292 g/km
-
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50iBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 50i

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Is 85 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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