Car comparison

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isvsBMW X5 (G05) 25d

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 (G05)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X5 (G05) 25d

  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,290 km
    802 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E53)4.6isBMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
347hp259kW
231hp172kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
111.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
44.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
1,290km802mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,872mm74in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,745mm69in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,576mm62in
-
Rear track
1,576mm62in
-
Trunk volume
465L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
80L
CO2 emissions-
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isBMW X5 (G05) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm
BMWX5 (G05)25d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E53)4.6isBMWX5 (G05)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
44.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
143 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 (G05)25d
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is has 116 hp more than BMW X5 (G05) 25d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 25d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 116 hp (87 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 (G05)25d
450 Nm
332 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 (G05)25d
2,070 kg
4,564 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 (G05)25d
222 km/h
138 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 (G05)25d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and BMW X5 (G05) 25d: 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 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (G05)25d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 25d and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 8.7 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 (G05)25d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (G05)25d
1,290 km
802 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 (G05)25d
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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 (G05)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW X5 (G05) 25d 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 (G05)25d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 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 (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 (G05)25d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E53)4.6isBMWX5 (G05)25d
Power
347 hp
259 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
1,290 km
802 mi
CO2 score
-
162 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (E53) 4.6isBMW X5 (G05) 25d
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 53 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 (G05) 25d

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 666 km (414 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 185 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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