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2009 BMW X5 fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2009 BMW X5. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 26 highway.

At a glance

Combined
16 to 22 MPG depending on version
City and highway
19 and 26 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
X5 xDrive35d
Automatic (S6)
6-cyl 3.0L All-Wheel Drive 192622 MPG $4,350
X5 xDrive30i
Automatic (S6)
6-cyl 3.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 152118 MPG $4,550
X5 xDrive48i
Automatic (S6)
8-cyl 4.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $5,150
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,350 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.

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