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Background grid Lexus RX SUV 2003-2009 BMW X5 SUV 1999-2003
Spec height1 1.675 m 2
1 1.707 m Spec height1
 + 3.2 cm
+ 7.4 cm 2 4.74 m Spec length
1 4.666 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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BMW X5 SUV 1999 - 2003
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X5
SUV
Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Lexus RX SUV 2003 - 2009
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RX
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2003 - 2009
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 vs. Lexus RX (XU30) SUV 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 is 7.4 cm shorter and 3.2 cm higher compared to Lexus RX (XU30) SUV 2003. It offers 32% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
466.6 cm
Length
474 cm
+7.4
187.2 cm
+2.7
Width2
184.5 cm
218.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
170.7 cm
+3.2
Height1
167.5 cm
281.9 cm
+9.9
Wheelbase
272 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
20.1 cm
2155 kg
+13%
Weight4,6
1910 kg
5
Seats max.
5
465 l
+6%
Cargo volume EU4
439 l
1550 l
+32%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1180 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 42700
Price EU7
€ 43550
+2%
$ --
Price US7
$ 35275
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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