BMW X5 Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the BMW X5's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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BMW X5 Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 24.5 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 24.5 | ||
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 24.5 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 24.5 | |
| With the turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2012 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
24.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2012 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 10 | 80 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 19.2 |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 10 | 80 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 19.2 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 10 | 80 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 19.2 | |
| With the turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2011 BMW X5 has been averaging
19.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (10 percent), in the suburbs (5 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (5 percent). In addition the average 2011 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 60 | 40 | 0 | N/A | 18.2 |
| flat | light | hvy | 0 | 20 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 23.7 | ||
| hills | med | hvy | 0 | 0 | 70 | 30 | 75 | 22.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 20 | 50 | 30 | 70 | 23.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 62 | 26.4 | ||
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 21 | 42 | 37 | 71 | 22.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 0 | 21 | 42 | 37 | 71 | 22.7 | |
| With the turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2011 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
22.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 42 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (37 percent), in the city (21 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2011 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | med | light | 5 | 70 | 10 | 15 | 75 | 19.8 |
| flat | light | none | 5 | 60 | 25 | 10 | 68 | 23.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 50 | 35 | 5 | 80 | 19.3 | ||
| flat | light | light | 1 | 2 | 3 | 94 | 70 | 25.7 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 50 | 35 | 5 | 80 | 20.6 | ||
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 6 | 46 | 22 | 26 | 75 | 21.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 6 | 46 | 22 | 26 | 75 | 21.8 | |
| With the turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2010 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
21.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 46 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (26 percent), in the suburbs (22 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2010 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 70 | 20 | 62 | 21.8 |
| flat | med | light | 0 | 10 | 70 | 20 | 62 | 21.4 | ||
| flat | v.lt | light | 0 | 10 | 70 | 20 | 62 | 22.2 | ||
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 70 | 20 | 62 | 21.8 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 70 | 20 | 62 | 21.8 | |
| With the turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2009 BMW X5 has been averaging
21.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (20 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2009 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 90 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 20.6 |
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 90 | 0 | 10 | 75 | 21.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 50 | 50 | 0 | N/A | 24.2 | ||
| flat | light | light | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 60 | 21.6 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 75 | 15 | 10 | 60 | 22.2 | ||
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 2 | 69 | 20 | 9 | 64 | 21.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 2 | 69 | 20 | 9 | 64 | 21.9 | |
| With the turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2009 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
21.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 69 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (9 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent). In addition the average 2009 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 70 | 17.0 |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 70 | 17.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 0 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 70 | 17.0 | |
| With the 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2009 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
17.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2009 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 60 | 24.8 |
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 60 | 27.2 | ||
| flat | light | none | 30 | 5 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 16.7 | ||
| hills | med | hvy | 0 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 65 | 18.6 | ||
| hills | med | hvy | 0 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 65 | 16.5 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 6 | 11 | 21 | 62 | 63 | 20.8 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 6 | 11 | 21 | 62 | 63 | 20.8 | |
| With the 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2008 BMW X5 has been averaging
20.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 62 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (21 percent), in the city (11 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2008 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 0 | 57 | 40 | 70 | 16.0 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 0 | 57 | 40 | 70 | 16.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 0 | 57 | 40 | 70 | 16.0 | |
| With the 350-horsepower 4.8L V8 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2007 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
16.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (40 percent), in heavy traffic (3 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2007 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 30 | 70 | 75 | 20.6 |
| flat | light | light | 20 | 0 | 60 | 20 | 70 | 17.8 | ||
| flat | med | none | 40 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 62 | 18.8 | ||
| flat | med | none | 40 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 62 | 18.2 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 25 | 0 | 33 | 43 | 67 | 18.9 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 25 | 0 | 33 | 43 | 67 | 18.9 | |
| With the 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2007 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
18.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), in heavy traffic (25 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2007 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 16.0 |
| flat | light | none | 10 | 15 | 10 | 65 | 70 | 17.5 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 60 | 19.6 | ||
| mtns | med | none | 10 | 15 | 0 | 75 | 60 | 20.0 | ||
| flat | med | light | 30 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 60 | 16.3 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 14 | 17 | 10 | 59 | 62 | 17.9 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 14 | 17 | 10 | 59 | 62 | 17.9 | |
| With the 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2006 BMW X5 has been averaging
17.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 59 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (17 percent), in heavy traffic (14 percent), and in the suburbs (10 percent). In addition the average 2006 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 60 | 21.5 |
| flat | light | light | 5 | 20 | 35 | 40 | 60 | 21.5 | ||
| hills | lead | light | 15 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 60 | 18.2 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 30 | 0 | 60 | 10 | 60 | 17.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 5 | 30 | 65 | 60 | 20.6 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 10 | 12 | 39 | 39 | 60 | 19.9 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 10 | 12 | 39 | 39 | 60 | 19.9 | |
| With the 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
19.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 39 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (39 percent), in the city (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2006 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 50 | 21.0 |
| flat | med | light | 0 | 50 | 50 | 0 | N/A | 18.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 74 | 18.7 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 70 | 10 | 10 | 56 | 17.6 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 68 | 15.7 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 2 | 24 | 18 | 56 | 62 | 18.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 2 | 24 | 18 | 56 | 62 | 18.2 | |
| With the 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2005 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
18.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 56 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (24 percent), in the suburbs (18 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent). In addition the average 2005 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 95 | 2 | 3 | 70 | 15.1 |
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 5 | 1 | 94 | 75 | 23.6 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 50 | 2 | 49 | 73 | 19.4 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 0 | 50 | 2 | 49 | 73 | 19.4 | |
| With the 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2005 BMW X5 has been averaging
19.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (49 percent), in the suburbs (2 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2005 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 5 | 65 | 30 | 65 | 18.2 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 5 | 10 | 85 | 75 | 16.7 | ||
| flat | med | light | 5 | 5 | 15 | 75 | 70 | 16.0 | ||
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 2 | 5 | 30 | 63 | 70 | 17.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 2 | 5 | 30 | 63 | 70 | 17.0 | |
| With the 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
17.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 63 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in the city (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent). In addition the average 2004 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
flat | med | light | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 70 | 17.8 |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
flat | med | light | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 70 | 17.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 70 | 17.8 | |
| With the 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
17.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (20 percent), in the suburbs (20 percent), and in the city (20 percent). In addition the average 2004 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 20.0 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 20.0 | ||
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 20.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 20.0 | |
| With the 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2004 BMW X5 has been averaging
20.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2004 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 33 | 67 | 75 | 17.0 |
| hills | med | none | 5 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 75 | 16.3 | ||
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | med | none | 3 | 20 | 37 | 41 | 75 | 16.7 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 3 | 20 | 37 | 41 | 75 | 16.7 | |
| With the 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2003 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
16.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (37 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2003 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 10 | 30 | 10 | 50 | 75 | 18.7 |
| flat | light | none | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 17.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 10 | 15 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 24.4 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 75 | 22.7 | ||
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 6 | 15 | 21 | 58 | 75 | 20.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 6 | 15 | 21 | 58 | 75 | 20.9 | |
| With the 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2003 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
20.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 58 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (21 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2003 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 14.2 |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 14.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 14.2 | |
| With the 340-horsepower 4.6L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2002 BMW X5 has been averaging
14.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 37 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent). In addition the average 2002 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 60 | 17.0 |
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 60 | 18.3 | ||
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 60 | 17.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 60 | 17.7 | |
| With the 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2002 BMW X5 gas mileage has been averaging
17.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (50 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2002 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 38 | 56 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 14.0 |
| flat | med | light | 28 | 7 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 24.0 | ||
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 33 | 32 | 2 | 34 | 65 | 19.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 33 | 32 | 2 | 34 | 65 | 19.0 | |
| With the 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2002 BMW X5 fuel economy has been averaging
19.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 34 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (33 percent), in the city (32 percent), and in the suburbs (2 percent). In addition the average 2002 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | light | light | 5 | 10 | 5 | 80 | 70 | 21.7 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 35 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 20.1 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 30 | 0 | 70 | 65 | 20.1 | ||
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 2 | 25 | 2 | 72 | 67 | 20.6 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 2 | 25 | 2 | 72 | 67 | 20.6 | |
| With the 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2001 BMW X5 has been averaging
20.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2001 BMW X5s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 72 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in heavy traffic (2 percent), and in the suburbs (2 percent). In addition the average 2001 BMW X5 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real BMW X5 MPG
| BMW X5 Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Diesel engine, 24 MPG highway, 600 miles per tank |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than our 6 cyl Grand Cherokee by far |
| BMW X5 Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
like many other SUV it consume more fuel, but I know the EPA before buying the X5. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
poor compared to diesel |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3.0L i6 is rather underpowered, and it's hard for me to squeeze even 22 mpg out of my X5. Most of the time, I get close to 20. Most V8 X5s from this generation get 16-18 mpg. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I get a consistant 16.6mpg. Mostly in town driving. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A gas drinker~~~ even considered its engine litre~~~ |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It gets about 16 mpg in town and about 19-20 on the highway. For the amount of performance I should not complain but I would love a SUV that got about 30 |
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Horrible mileage. |
