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2012 BMW X5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 BMW X5 is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 78th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #78 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 BMW X5's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
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78BMW X519 MPG $3,118
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94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2012 X5Other SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

X5 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive35i	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive50i	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic X5 xDriveM	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

2012 BMW X5 vs. rivals

vs Infiniti FX35 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Cayenne 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura ZDX 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs Acura MDX 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 saves $173/yr vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 saves $173/yr vs Audi Q7 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 saves $173/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 saves $173/yr vs BMW X5 Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr X5 Diesel saves $476/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 BMW X5 Diesel (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 BMW X5?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 BMW X5 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 BMW X5?