2003 BMW X5 3.0i specifications

2003 BMW X5 3.0i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors5
DesignerFrank Stephenson
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1576 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1576 mm 62 inches
Length 4667 mm 183.7 inches
Width 1872 mm 73.7 inches
Height 1715 mm 67.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 2070 kg 4564 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 93 litres 20.5 [24.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.35
Frontal area 2.70
CdA 0.95
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 89.6 mm
3.31 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque 300 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 57.1 kW/litre
77.6 ps/litre
76.5 bhp/litre
1.25 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
110.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.18 kg/kW
20.34 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.8/9.7/12.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.8/9.7/12.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.6/10.3/7.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG15.9/29.1/22.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG13.2/24.2/18.5 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 307.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels four wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 7½J x 17
Tyres front 235/65 R 17 104H
Tyres rear 236/65 R 17 104H
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 332 mm
Rear brake diameter 324 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID113828
Production total
Model code
Model family E53
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 BMW X5 3.0i added 2003-09-28.
Last modified 2025-08-17.

BMW X5 - E53 models

BMW X5 4.8is -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 6A 4799 cm3/292.9cuin 360 PS 355 bhp 265 kW 324.0 CO2 2275 kg
5 door off-road vehicle F4 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 229.0 CO2 2170 kg
5 door off-road vehicle F4 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 250.0 CO2 2180 kg
BMW X5 4.4i -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 6A 4398 cm3/268.4cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW 317.0 CO2 2195 kg
BMW X5 3.0d -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 5M 2926 cm3/178.6cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 233.0 CO2 2155 kg
5 door off-road vehicle F4 5A 2926 cm3/178.6cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 259.0 CO2 2170 kg
BMW X5 3.0i -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 5M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 305.0 CO2 2070 kg
BMW X5 3.0i -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 310.0 CO2 2095 kg
BMW X5 4.6is -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 5A 4619 cm3/281.9cuin 347 PS 342 bhp 255 kW 356.0 CO2 2180 kg
BMW X5 -
5 door off-road vehicle F4 5A 4398 cm3/268.4cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 2180 kg
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