Car comparison

BMW X7 (G07) 40ivsBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

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

New comparison

BMW X7 (G07)

40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
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 (E53) 4.6is

  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X7 (G07) 40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    922 km
    573 mi
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX7 (G07)40iBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
340hp254kW
347hp259kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
3,155kg6,956lb
2,685kg5,919lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
5,151mm203in
4,666mm184in
Width
2,000mm79in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,805mm71in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
3,105mm122in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,705mm67in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
221mm9in
-
Trunk volume
326L
465L
Max trunk volume
2,120L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
6
5
Fuel tank
83L
93L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW X7 (G07) 40iBMW X5 (E53) 4.6isPowerTorque
  • BMW X7 (G07) 40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX7 (G07)40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,750 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
MetricBMWX7 (G07)40iBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
27.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is has 7 hp more than BMW X7 (G07) 40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X7 (G07) 40i and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40i
450 Nm
332 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
2,320 kg
5,115 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i6.1 s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is6.5 s

Although BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is has more power, BMW X7 (G07) 40i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X7 (G07) 40i and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX7 (G07)40i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 X7 (G07) 40i and BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: 5.9 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
922 km
573 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
340 hp
254 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 X7 (G07) 40i 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.1 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
VehicleBMWX7 (G07)40iBMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
340 hp
254 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,320 kg
5,115 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 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
922 km
573 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
-
Trunk score
326 L
11.5 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 X7 (G07) 40iBMW X5 (E53) 4.6is
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X7 (G07) 40i

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 298 km (185 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW X7 (G07) 40i
BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

40i
40d
VS
BMWX7 (G07)40ivsBMWX7 (G07)Facelift 202240d
4.6is
48i
VS
BMWX5 (E53)4.6isvsBMWX5 (E70)48i
40i
40d
VS
BMWX7 (G07)40ivsBMWX6 (F16)40d
4.6is
40d
VS
BMWX5 (E53)4.6isvsBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
40i
35d
VS
BMWX7 (G07)40ivsBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
4.6is
40i
VS
BMWX5 (E53)4.6isvsBMWX5 (G05)40i
40i
M35i
VS
BMWX7 (G07)40ivsBMWX2 (F39)M35i
4.6is
40d
VS
BMWX5 (E53)4.6isvsBMWX5 (G05 LCI)Facelift 202340d
40i
3.0 TFSi V6
VS
BMWX7 (G07)40ivsBentleyBentayga3.0 TFSi V6
4.6is
35i
VS
BMWX5 (E53)4.6isvsBMWX5 (F15)35i
40i
3.0 V6
VS
BMWX7 (G07)40ivsPorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
4.6is
AMG ML 55 V8
VS
BMWX5 (E53)4.6isvsMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001AMG ML 55 V8
BMW X7 (G07) 40i vs BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is - car comparison - FastVsFaster