What changed? · BMW X5
E53 → E70
BMW X5 (E53) (1999–2006) compared with its successor, the BMW X5 (E70) (2006–2013).
Changes stated by the sources
- Dimensions Wheelbase of 2,933 mm, 113 mm longer than the previous X5.[1]
- Dimensions 187 mm longer and 17 mm wider (including mirrors) than the previous X5.[1]
- Interior First BMW available with an optional third row of seats, for up to seven occupants.[1]
- Chassis First BMW with double-wishbone front suspension.[1]
- Technology iDrive control system fitted to the X5 for the first time.[1]
- Powertrain The manual gearbox was dropped, leaving only automatic transmissions.[2]
- Technology First SAV (sports activity vehicle) in the world offered with a head-up display, and the first with run-flat tyres as standard.[1]
Size
Length 4,666 → 4,854 mm (+188 mm); Width 1,872 → 1,933 mm (+61 mm); Wheelbase 2,819 → 2,933 mm (+114 mm).
market not stated figures (neither source states the market): as published[3] against 2007–2008 models[2].
Side by side
| Item | BMW X5 (E53) First generation | BMW X5 (E70) Second generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2006[4] | 2006–2013[2] |
| First shown | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Model years | Not documented here | 2007–(end not documented) (NA)[5] |
| Codes | E53[3] | E70[2] |
| Platform | Not documented here | BMW L4[2] |
| Body styles | 5-door crossover SUV[5] | 5-door SUV[2] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | AWD[6] | AWD[7] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Dimensions — market not stated (the sources do not state the market for any of these figures) | ||
| Version compared | as published[3] | 2007–2008 models[2] |
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,854 mm (+188 mm) |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,933 mm (+61 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,933 mm (+114 mm) |
| Luggage capacity | Not documented here | 200 L behind 3rd row, United Kingdom, not stated, 7-seat[1] 620 L behind 2nd row, United Kingdom, not stated[1] 1,750 L behind 1st row, United Kingdom, not stated[1] |
| Highest output documented | 265 kW (360 PS) 4.8is, market not stated[3] | 408 kW (555 PS) X5 M, market not stated[6] |
Differences in brackets are against the column to the left. Dimensions are compared only for the same market and the standard body; luggage figures are shown with their market and measuring method because they are often not comparable.
Sources
- UK Presskit: The new BMW X5 — BMW Group PressClub UK, 19 February 2007 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- BMW X5 (E70) — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- BMW X5 (E53) — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Making way for the new X5 - the last of the first generation X5 manufactured — BMW Group PressClub USA, 22 September 2006 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- BMW X5 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- 15 years of BMW X models — BMW Group PressClub Global Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- The new BMW X5 — BMW Group PressClub Global, 6 February 2010 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.