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BMW X5 (2003-2007)
We Say...
Despite the newer competition, the BMW X5 is still the best one to drive in its class. Whatever the engine, it's refined, capable and well balanced. Driving experience aside, the X5 is showing its age with the interior. Space and utility aren't too great either.
BMW gets the luxury SUV right first the first time around.
Limited utility, dated interior compared to some rivals.

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Ownership 3.0i / Limited Edition / Executive 3.0d Limited Edition / 3.0d Executive
Years Sold 2003-2007
Classification Ultra-Luxury SUV
Under the Hood
Engine 3.0 DOHC 24V I6 3.0 DOHC 24V I6
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 231 @ 5900 218 @ 4000
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 300 @ 3500 500 @ 2000
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Diesel
Fuel System / Aspiration Valvetronic, EFI / NA Common Rail / T
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 4.54 (test) --
Transmission 5-speed AT 6-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4667 4667
Width (mm) 2180 2180
Height (mm) 1715 1715
Wheelbase (mm) 2820 2820
Curb Weight (kg) 2180 2180
Body Type 5-door SUV 5-door SUV
Engine / Drive F/AWD F/AWD
Seating 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link Independent, Multi-Link
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Solid Disc
Tires 235/65 R 17 (f & r)
3.0i Limited Edition / 3.0i Executive
255/55 R 18 (f & r)		 255/55 R 18 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 17 x 8.5 (f & r)
3.0i Limited Edition / 3.0i Executive
Alloy 18 x 9.0 (f & r)		 Alloy 18 x 9.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 8 8
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, Corner Brake Control (CBC); Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X); Hill Descent Control (HDC) Yes, Corner Brake Control (CBC); Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X); Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Traction / Stability Control Yes, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Yes, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Other Safety Features None
3.0i Limited Edition / 3.0i Executive
Rear back-up sensors		 Rear back-up sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features Roof rails; rear wiper and washer system
3.0i Limited Edition / 3.0i Executive
Roof rails; rear wiper and washer system; monotone exterior color
3.0i Executive
Automatic HID headlamps; rain-sensing wipers		 Roof rails; rear wiper and washer system; monotone exterior color
3.0d Executive
Automatic HID headlamps; rain-sensing wipers
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, manual
3.0i Executive
Tilt/telescopic, electric		 Tilt/telescopic, electric
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f) Electric (f)
Seating Surface Leather Leather
Other Interior Features Wood accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; moon roof
3.0i Executive
Wood accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; side sun shade		 Wood accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; side sun shade; moon roof
3.0d Executive
Wood accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; side sun shade
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors
3.0i Executive
Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold)		 Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold)
Climate Control Manual
3.0i Limited Edition / 3.0i Executive
Auto, dual		 Auto, dual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc with 6 speakers
3.0i Executive
Stereo/6-disc with 8 speakers		 Stereo/6-disc with 8 speakers
Other Convenience Features 3.0d Executive
Plus: none		 On-board computer (mileage, range, temperature, service indicator); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating **** ****
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