Generation 1, E53, facelift

BMW X5 Crossover / SUV

04.2003 - 10.2006 · Russia

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Generation 1, E53, facelift

E53

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BMW X5, Generation 1, E53, facelift, Russia market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2003 - 10.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M54B30, M57D30TU, N62B44, N62B48
Engine displacement, cc: 2979–4799
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Automatic 6, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2820
Ground clearance, mm: 203
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

BMW X5 · Generation 1, E53, facelift · Russia · 04.2003 - 10.2006. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Air suspension: Check the vehicle after it has been parked and test available adjustments. Confirm which axle has air springs.
Hill-descent assistance: Check the control and activation conditions. This feature does not establish that low-range gearing is fitted.
Heated steering wheel: Check the control and whether the rim heats evenly.
Panoramic roof: Check the glass, blind and headroom. Whether the roof opens depends on the specification.

Specifications and technical details

6 versions

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.0i MT xDrive	04.2003 - 10.2006

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M54B30 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.0i AT xDrive	04.2003 - 10.2006

3.0 L, 218 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30TU · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.0d MT xDrive	04.2003 - 10.2006

3.0 L, 218 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30TU · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.0d AT xDrive	04.2003 - 10.2006

4.4 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N62B44 · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.4i AT xDrive	04.2003 - 10.2006

4.8 L, 360 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N62B48 · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.8is AT xDrive	04.2003 - 10.2006

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