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2016 BMW X6 MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 BMW X6 is a midsize or large SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 44 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #34 of 44 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 BMW X6's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $972
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
4Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid53 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,093
5Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
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34BMW X621 MPG $2,821
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44Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2016 X6Other midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

X6 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X6 sDrive35i	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X6 xDrive35i	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X6 xDrive50i	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 427 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 BMW X6 vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Escalade 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Escalade saves $86/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 20 MPG · $2,962/yr X6 saves $141/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr X6 saves $141/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Navigator saves $238/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 19 MPG · $3,118/yr X6 saves $297/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,515/yr GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid saves $306/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 BMW X6?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 17 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 BMW X6 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 BMW X6?