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Spec height1 1.642 m 2
1 1.707 m Spec height1
 + 6.5 cm
2 4.5 m Spec length
+ 16.6 cm 1 4.666 m Spec length
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BMW X5 SUV 1999 - 2003
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Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW X1 SUV 2022 - present
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SUV
Gen. 3 | 2022 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 vs. BMW X1 (U11) SUV 2022


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 is 16.6 cm longer and 6.5 cm higher compared to BMW X1 (U11) SUV 2022. It offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
466.6 cm
+16.6
Length
450 cm
187.2 cm
+2.7
Width2
184.5 cm
218.5 cm
+8.1
Width incl. mirrors
210.4 cm
170.7 cm
+6.5
Height1
164.2 cm
281.9 cm
+12.7
Wheelbase
269.2 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
20.5 cm
2155 kg
+37%
Weight4,6
1575 kg
5
Seats max.
5
465 l
Cargo volume EU4
540 l
+17%
1550 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1600 l
+4%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 42700
+4%
Price EU7
€ 41400
$ --
Price US7
$ 38600
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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