BMW · 2004–2024 · Gas
BMW X3 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 21 model years of the BMW X3, from 2004 to 2024. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2024 model is 39% more efficient than the best 2004 model (25 vs. 18 MPG). The 2024 model is 4% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (25 vs. 26 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- X3, 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 X3 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 17 |
23 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2023 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 17 |
23 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2022 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 17 |
23 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2021 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 16 |
25 / 29 | 26 | — | 4 | $2,194 |
| 2020 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 16 |
25 / 29 | 25 | — | 4 | $2,194 |
| 2019 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 30 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,279 |
| 2018 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,370 |
| 2017 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2016 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2015 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2014 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,469 |
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,469 |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 19.5 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2010 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 2008 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 24 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 2007 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 24 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
15 / 23 | 17 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2005 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
15 / 22 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
15 / 22 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
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 X3 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2020 BMW X3, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,194 a year.
Which BMW X3 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2004 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW X3?
The 2024 BMW X3 is rated up to 25 MPG combined.