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Background grid BMW X5 SUV 1999-2003 BMW X1 SUV 2022-present
Spec height1 1.707 m 2 
+ 6.5 cm
1 1.642 m Spec height1
+ 2.7 cm 2 1.872 m Spec width2
1 1.845 m Spec width2
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW X5 SUV 1999 - 2003
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Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW X1 (U11) SUV 2022 vs. BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X1 (U11) SUV 2022 is 2.7 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower compared to BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999. It offers 4% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
450 cm
Length
466.6 cm
+16.6
184.5 cm
Width2
187.2 cm
+2.7
210.4 cm
Width incl. mirrors
218.5 cm
+8.1
164.2 cm
Height1
170.7 cm
+6.5
269.2 cm
Wheelbase
281.9 cm
+12.7
20.5 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1575 kg
Weight4,6
2155 kg
+37%
5
Seats max.
5
540 l
+17%
Cargo volume EU4
465 l
1600 l
+4%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1550 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 41400
Price EU7
€ 42700
+4%
$ 38600
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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