I thought that as well, but testing driving x3 m40i, they are about the same size now as the e53. I am 6'3 250
Perhaps I will look at the x5 M50ie but probably will wait till all these electrics come out and then everyone will figure out rolling blackouts and short range is no fun. I really want the S58 put in the x5, perhaps by 2026 when avg gas mileage needs to be 40 mpg they will stop making the v8's which I would never buy due to timing chain tensioner issues. Probably fixed now, but he I6 is such a great engine.

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Kevin
2001 X5 3.0i
Phoenix, AZ