BMW X5 (2003 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG (2002 – 2005): specs compared

The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 347 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 14.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,995 kg against 2,300 kg.

Specification BMW X5 BMW X5 2003 – 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG 2002 – 2005
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2003 – 2007 2002 – 2005
Body style — —
Variants 6 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 218 – 360 hp 347 hp
Torque 290 – 500 Nm 510 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.1 – 8.6 s 6.9 s
Top speed 209 – 246 km/h 235 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.6 – 13.5 L/100 km 14.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,666 mm 4,636 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,895 mm
Height 1,715 mm 1,803 mm
Wheelbase 2,819 mm 2,819 mm
Curb weight 1,995 – 2,200 kg 2,300 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

More comparisons

Add more cars to this comparison