Car comparison

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isvsHSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

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

HSV Avalanche

5.7 V8

367 hp5665 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    2,026 kg
    4,467 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,210 km
    752 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E53)4.6isHSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
347hp259kW
367hp274kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,026kg4,467lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
-
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
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
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
1,210km752mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,654mm65in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,947mm116in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
465L
-
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
75L

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 X5 (E53) 4.6isHSV Avalanche 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
  • HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm
HSVAvalanche5.7 V85,700 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E53)4.6isHSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
31.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 has 20 hp more than BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 20 hp (15 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
2,026 kg
4,467 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
229 km/h
142 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V86.9 s

Although HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 has more power, BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 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
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
1,210 km
752 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E53)4.6isHSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,026 kg
4,467 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-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
1,210 km
752 mi
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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) 4.6isHSV Avalanche 5.7 V8
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 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 79 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 586 km (364 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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