X5 as a Daily?

[tjts1]

Are you high? Longer wheel base? What?

[M3Driver]

The X5 is far superior to the 5 series in the towing department.

The X5 has more mass (900-1100 lbs), a heavier duty chassis, higher suspension load rating, longer wheelbase, and better visibility. It is designed to tow 6000 pounds vs just 3500. On the later models the X5 even has a special towing program in the stability system.

If you are only towing small utility trailers and jetskis, then you'll be fine with the 5er

If you want to tow a car trailer or boat or enclosed trailer you're going to want the X5, especially for longer distances.

[themitchster359]

sorry, for the first post and not replying. i have been on the road for the passed few days. will the e39 touring tow as good as an x5...that is one of the main reasons, also...my slammed e30 is a fucking nightmare to drive on a daily bases.

and i think ill do the v8, unless that motor is liable to break...the 3.0l 6 seems to be just alittle underpowered for the wieght.

[brandondan1]

Yes, do it. Your mechanic has boat payments to make...

lol

[rneedham1979]

I had a X3 Diesel in Germany it was definitely a nice vehicle. When my wife and i were looking for vehicles the X3's were to small for us. We do a fair amount of road trips and with the dog, kids, car seats, carriages etc the 325xit we had filled up really quick and we were concerned the same would happen with the X3. On tp of that the interior styling seemed a bit cheasy. Very plasticy. I am really happy with our 4.8is, its a blast to drive...

Ryan

Hence: From MY experience... x3 > x5

[shmutzigE30]

x5s are sick but idk. what about like a e39 touring...those are dope

[kway]

Yes, do it. Your mechanic has boat payments to make...

[Motorsports]

My brother had one a while back and he loved it so much that he bought another in a different color. I use to love driving that thing. To me that was the best handling SUV i've driven.

[ldsbeaker]

Here we go....

OP I recommend you communicate with members that have owned and driven both vehicles and not just article readers...

Hence: From MY experience... x3 > x5

[rneedham1979]

Here we go....

OP I recommend you communicate with members that have owned and driven both vehicles and not just article readers...

[Package]

OP, if your're concerned with cargo size, and are open to getting a wagon, read the last several posts. Otherwise, go get yourself an X5 already. Used ones can be had on the cheap right now (with a warranty, too), put some snow shoes on if you're gonna drive in blizzards so you don't look like an assclown, skip the adjustable ride height option, and don't forget the Sport Package!

[rneedham1979]

Oh and according to the extremely accurate GOV age, the X5 and E39 touring get the same gas mileage. LOL Based on experience.... they do not! My M5 gets better mileage than my X5 and I know for a fact the 540 gets better mileage than my M... Nice accurate link though. LOL

[rneedham1979]

Yeah I know that was with the seat sup. it is blatantly obvious. You do know the seats fold down as well.

So let me get this straight, Your saying the 540 wagon with the seats up has a 14.5 compared to the X5 with the seats up 16.4 and when the seats are down the 540 has more room all of a sudden?

The gov test is interesting but proves nothing. There is no X5 comparison. it does prove the X5 is smaller or larger so I am not sure where that came from.

I will ask this again, for the second time, have you ever been in an X5? Have you ever been in an E39? I own both. I can tell you right now that the passenger area, room in the X5 is larger than the E39 M5 I have. There is more room between the seat bolsters and the doors. (which others have expressed as well)The arm rest is substantially larger(wider) and the front and rear foot wells are larger(deeper). The entire cabin area of the X5 is larger than the E39, again I OWN both, I DRIVE both and I KNOW which one has more passenger room. When my kids car seat was rear facing it would hit the front seats in the M5 but it does not come close to the front seats in the X5.

Again, the X5 is wider and taller and has a similar cargo area length. If the X5 has a larger area with the rear seats up, the X5's height and width is not going to change and it will continue to have a larger area with the seats down.

Dude, not sure why you would be on start this discussion on this kids thread. He was asking about the X5, those of us that have them have commented. You are sitting hear making false claims that have been proven wrong by various websites and personnel experience. What information are you contributing other than the "don't be this Douche" or "chicks car" comments?

[tjts1]

According to another source the 97-00 E39 540IT the cargo volume is 14.5 cuFT WITH THE SEATS UP.

Fixed.

2002 X5:
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 54 cu. ft.
2002 E39 wagon
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 64 cu. ft.


Passenger Volume 97 ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume 33 ft3 (4D)
If you think this is wrong, take it up with the government.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=2002&make=BMW&model=540i%20Sport%20Wagon&hiddenField=Findacar

[rneedham1979]

According to another source the 97-00 E39 540IT the cargo volume is 14.5 cuFT.

The 04-07 E61 550it has a cargo volume of 17.7 cuFT

http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/...2007-550i.html
http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/...1997-540i.html

According to the same source the 2000-03 E53 X5 and the 03-07, the cargo volume is 16.4cuFT.

the 07+ X5 E70 has a cargo area of 21.9 cuFT

http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/...-2003-30d.html
http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/...-2007-48i.html

So, it is pretty clear that the E39 (97-03)has a smaller cargo area when compared to the same generation E53 (00-06). When the newer E61 was introduced it had a larger area than the X53 with an area of 17.7cuFT. In true updated vehicle fashion the E70 came in with a whopping 21.4cuFT. It looks as if the X5 has a larger cargo area with regards to the vehicles manufacturing run... E39<X53, X53<E61, E61<E70.

My assessment. Every X5 ever made has more cargo area than the E39 Touring, which was the point (or argument) in question.