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2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy
The 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid is a small SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 18 miles on electricity (60 MPGe), then returns 24 MPG on gas. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 61st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,064 a year to fuel.
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Fuel average
The 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 60 MPGe.
| MPG | km/L | L/100 km | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City (gas) | 21 | 8.9 | 11.2 |
| Highway (gas) | 27 | 11.5 | 8.7 |
| Combined (gas) | 24 | 10.2 | 9.8 |
How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs
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X3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X3 xDrive30e |
Plug-in hybrid | 59 MPGe + 21 MPG | 61 MPGe + 27 MPG | 60 MPGe + 24 MPG | 340 mi | $2,064 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Premium gas + electricity
- Engine / motor
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Electricity use
- 56 kWh/100 mi
- All-electric range
- 18 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 3 hrs
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 204 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 7/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 9/10
2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the gas mileage of the 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid?
Up to 60 MPGe + 24 MPG combined.
What fuel does the 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid use?
Premium gas + electricity (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).
What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid?
The 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 60 MPGe.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid per year?
About $2,064 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $13.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.