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2016 BMW X5 fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2016 BMW X5. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 29 highway.

At a glance

Combined
17 to 25 MPG depending on version
City and highway
23 and 29 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,850 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel costRange
X5 xDrive35d
Automatic (S8)
6-cyl 3.0L All-Wheel Drive 232925 MPG $3,850
X5 xDrive40e
Automatic (S8)
4-cyl 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid All-Wheel Drive 232524 MPG $3,400 540 mi
X5 sDrive35i
Automatic (S8)
6-cyl 3.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 182521 MPG $3,900
X5 xDrive35i
Automatic (S8)
6-cyl 3.0L All-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $4,100
X5 xDrive50i
Automatic (S8)
8-cyl 4.4L All-Wheel Drive 152117 MPG $4,850
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 $3,850 per year in fuel, versus $4,850 for the least efficient.

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