Car comparison

BMW X5 (F15) M50dvsBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

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

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BMW X5 (F15)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018
VS

BMW X5 (E53)

4.6is

347 hp4619 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2000-2003

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (F15) M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    788 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (F15)M50dBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
381hp284kW
347hp259kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,685kg5,919lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,269km788mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
4,886mm192in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,762mm69in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,702mm67in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
209mm8in
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Trunk volume
650L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,870L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
93L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (F15) M50dBMW X5 (E53) 4.6isPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (F15) M50d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (F15)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 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 (F15)M50dBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
27.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW

BMW X5 (F15) M50d has 34 hp more than BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and BMW X5 (F15) M50d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
740 Nm
546 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 (F15)M50d
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 (F15)M50d
250 km/h
155 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 (F15)M50d5.3 s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (F15) M50d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 1.2 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 (F15)M50d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (F15) M50d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 8.2 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 (F15)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 (F15)M50d
1,269 km
788 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 (F15)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.3 s
250 km/h
155 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 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (F15) M50d 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 (F15)M50d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.3 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 (F15)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (F15)M50dBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
381 hp
284 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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
1,269 km
788 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
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Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 (F15) M50dBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (F15) M50d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 644 km (400 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 185 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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