Generation 1, E53

BMW X5 Crossover / SUV

03.1999 - 03.2003 · United States

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Generation 1, E53

E53

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BMW X5, Generation 1, E53, USA market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1999 - 03.2003). 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, M57D30, M62B46, M62TUB44
Engine displacement, cc: 2926–4619
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2820
Ground clearance, mm: 203
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

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6 versions

4.6 L, 347 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M62B46 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.6is AT xDrive	02.2002 - 03.2003

4.4 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M62TUB44 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.4i AT xDrive	03.1999 - 03.2003

2.9 L, 184 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.0d MT xDrive	04.2001 - 03.2003

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

M54B30 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.0i MT xDrive	03.1999 - 03.2003

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	03.1999 - 03.2003

2.9 L, 184 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.0d AT xDrive	04.2001 - 03.2003

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