2021 BMW X3 fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2021 BMW X3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 29 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 16 to 27 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 25 and 29 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 sDrive30i Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG | $3,050 | |
| X3 xDrive30i Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $3,300 | |
| X3 xDrive30e Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG | $3,400 | 340 mi |
| X3 M40i Automatic (S8) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG | $3,550 | |
| X3 M Automatic (S8) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $5,150 | |
| X3 M Competition Automatic (S8) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $5,150 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.