MPG by Model

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BMW X5 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 2015, the diesel X5 xDrive35d. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (2000).

BMW X5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2000–20261015202530MPG2021202420002005201020152020202627 MPG peaklowest peak 14BMW X5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG20002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
600.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the X5 sDrive40i. Put it next to its 2000 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The BMW X5 has EPA ratings for 27 model years, 2000–2026, most often among standard SUVs. Its best version ranked second of 37 standard SUVs in 2015, behind the class leader, the Toyota Highlander, and it placed in its class top five in six model years.

The first diesel version of the X5 arrived in 2009, when 3 of 95 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed fourth of 38 among standard SUVs rated at least three years in that span.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The X5 placed tenth. The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 26 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035X5 25median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035X5 25median 21

The X5, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1999–0332nd of 47SUVs
2004–0846th of 75SUVs
2009–1327th of 88SUVs
2014–18fourth of 38standard SUVs
2019–23eighth of 46standard SUVs
2024–26seventh of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2021

    New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder hybrid, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder plug-in hybrid. Best rating 23 → 23 MPG.

  • 2024

    New: 4.4-liter 8-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 23 → 25 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2000–2023.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2009–2018.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2016–2018, 2021–2023 and 2025–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2021–2026.

All 27 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026X5 sDrive40i hybrid2523 / 27155
2024X5 sDrive40i hybrid2523 / 27154
2021–2023X5 sDrive40i hybrid2321 / 26156
2020X5 sDrive40i2321 / 26156
2019X5 xDrive40i2220 / 26192
2018X5 xDrive 35d diesel2523 / 29166
2017X5 xDrive 35d diesel2523 / 29175
2016X5 xDrive35d diesel2523 / 29175
2015X5 xDrive35d diesel2724 / 31174
2014X5 xDrive35d diesel2623 / 31174
2013X5 xDrive35d diesel2219 / 26163
2012X5 xDrive35d diesel2119 / 26144
2010–2011X5 xDrive35d diesel2219 / 26144
2009X5 xDrive35d diesel2219 / 26163
2007–2008X5 3.0si1815 / 21162
2004–2006X51614 / 20164
2003X51614 / 19144
2002X51614 / 19134
2001X51614 / 19143
2000X51412 / 16141

Version names in the EPA list: X5, X5 3.0si, X5 4.6is, X5 4.8i, X5 4.8IS, X5 4.8is, X5 40 xDrive, X5 M, X5 M Competition, X5 M50i, X5 M60i xDrive, X5 sDrive35i, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive 35d, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35d, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive40e, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive45e, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50e, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDriveM.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGMazda CX-9026 MPGChevrolet Tahoe24 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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