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2012 BMW X3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 BMW X3 is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 69th 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 19 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, 2012 #69 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 BMW X3's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2510.69.4
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 69BMW X321 MPG $2,821
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 X3Other SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

X3 MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
X3 xDrive28i		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
X3 xDrive35i		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2012 BMW X3 vs. rivals

vs Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura RDX 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi Q7 Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Q7 Diesel saves $46/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 16 MPG · $2,906/yr X3 saves $85/yr vs Cadillac Escalade 16 MPG · $2,906/yr X3 saves $85/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Range Rover saves $128/yr vs Audi Q5 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Q5 saves $128/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr X3 saves $141/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 BMW X3?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 BMW X3 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 BMW X3?

The 2012 BMW X3's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 BMW X3 per year?

About $2,821 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $18.81 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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