Verdict
B
BHP
360 bhp
0–60
6.1 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$3,800-$13,000
Strengths
- First X5
- xDrive standard
- Inline-six and V8
Weaknesses
- M62 gasket leaks
- Heavy thirst
- Cabin shows age
Notable tech
- E53 platform (E39 5 Series sibling)
- xDrive standard
- M54/M62/N62 petrol, M57 diesel
- 5/6AT
- Air suspension rear standard
Common issues
- M62 valve cover gasket
- xDrive transfer case
- Air suspension wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across E53's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
X5 3.0i
BHP231
Torque300 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
X5 4.4i V8
BHP286
Torque440 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
X5 4.6is V8
BHP340
Torque480 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
X5 4.8is V8
BHP360
Torque500 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
X5 3.0d diesel
BHP218
Torque500 Nm
0–608.3 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT / 6AT