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2021 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid is a midsize or large SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 31 miles on electricity (50 MPGe), then returns 20 MPG on gas. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,204 a year to fuel.

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Combined 50 MPGe + 20 MPG 47 MPGe + 19 MPG city · 54 MPGe + 22 MPG hwy

Driving range 400 mi 31 mi on electricity

Your fuel cost $2,204 15,000 mi/yr · $14.70 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #12 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal Electricity $/kWh

Fuel average

The 2021 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 50 MPGe.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City (gas)	19	8.1	12.4
Highway (gas)	22	9.4	10.7
Combined (gas)	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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12BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid50 MPGe + 20 MPG $2,204
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 X5 Plug-in HybridOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

X5 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive45e	Plug-in hybrid	47 MPGe + 19 MPG	54 MPGe + 22 MPG	50 MPGe + 20 MPG	400 mi	$2,204

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gas + electricity
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Electricity use: 63 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range: 31 mi
Charge time (240V): 5 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂: 178 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 9/10

2021 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Lincoln Aviator 21 MPG · $2,214/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $10/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $108/yr vs Volvo XC90 25 MPG · $2,370/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $166/yr vs Cadillac Escalade Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $209/yr vs Lexus RX Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,975/yr RX Hybrid saves $229/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid 46 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,470/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $265/yr vs Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid 55 MPGe + 27 MPG · $1,924/yr XC90 Plug-in Hybrid saves $280/yr vs Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid 56 MPGe + 23 MPG · $1,833/yr Aviator Plug-in Hybrid saves $372/yr vs BMW X5 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $1,087/yr vs BMW X5 Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,576/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $372/yr vs Audi e-tron 78 MPGe · $1,172/yr e-tron saves $1,033/yr vs Tesla Model X 105 MPGe · $864/yr Model X saves $1,340/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 BMW X5 (18 MPG), 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 50 MPGe + 20 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2021 BMW X5 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 X5 Plug-in Hybrid?