The BMW M62 engine was released to replace the M60 and was produced from 2001 to 2003. Introduced in 1999, the BMW X5 E53 quickly gained a reputation as a dynamic sports SUV and the power of the standard 4.4-liter M62B44 seemed insufficient. Therefore, it was decided to modernize it and the M62B46 engine appeared.
The 2001 BMW E53 X5 3.0i has a Inline 6, Petrol engine with 2979 cm3 / 181.8 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 2001 BMW E53 X5 3.0i have? The 2001 BMW E53 X5 3.0i has 231 PS / 228 bhp / 170 kW. BMW E53 X5 3.0d Technical Specs 2003,2004,2005: 218 PS (215 hp), Diesel, Fuel consumption:8.6 l/100km (27 MPG), Dimensions: Length: 183.86 in (467.0 cm), Width: 73.62 in (187.0 cm), Height: 67.72 in (172.0 cm)