BMW X5 E53 3.0d SUV
160 kW218 PS215 hp2003–2006
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- Power
- 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp
- Length
- 4,666 mm
- Displacement
- 3,000 cm³
The BMW X5 E53 3.0 3.0d uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine rated at 160 kW (218 PS), in SUV form. The X5 E53 3.0 3.0d has all-wheel drive.
This is the entry point among the 4 versions of the X5 E53; the range-topping 4.8 4.8is (265 kW) has 66% more power.
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Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,666 mm 183.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,872 mm 73.7 in |
| Height | 1,707 mm 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm 111.0 in |
Production
| Body type | SUV |
|---|---|
| Years | 2003–2006 |
| Generation | X5 E53 (1999–2006) |
| New price | from about €43,200 (2000) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €3,900–10,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 209 listings |
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- Wikipedia - BMW X5 (E53)