BMW · 2000–2023 · Gas
BMW X5 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 24 model years of the BMW X5, from 2000 to 2023. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2020, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2023 model is 29% more efficient than the best 2000 model (18 vs. 14 MPG). The 2023 model is 10% less efficient than the median midsize or large SUV that year (18 vs. 20 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- X5, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every X5 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 22 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2022 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 22 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2021 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 22 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2020 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 15 |
21 / 26 | 19.5 | — | 4 | $2,576 |
| 2019 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 26 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2018 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 25 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,821 |
| 2017 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 25 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2016 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 25 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2015 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 27 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2014 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 27 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2013 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 23 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2012 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
16 / 23 | 20 | — | 3 | $3,118 |
| 2011 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
16 / 23 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $3,118 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 21 | 19 | — | 3 | $3,292 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 21 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 21 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 21 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2006 | Gas | 16 MPG | 13 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2005 | Gas | 16 MPG | 13 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2004 | Gas | 16 MPG | 13 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2003 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 19 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2002 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 19 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2001 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 19 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,703 |
| 2000 | Gas | 14 MPG | 12 / 16 | 16 | — | 1 | $4,232 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW X5 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2020 BMW X5, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,576 a year.
Which BMW X5 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 14 MPG combined (about $4,232 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW X5?
The 2023 BMW X5 is rated up to 18 MPG combined.