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2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid is a midsize or large SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 14 miles on electricity (56 MPGe), then returns 24 MPG on gas. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 42 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,167 a year to fuel.

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Combined 56 MPGe + 24 MPG 55 MPGe + 23 MPG city · 57 MPGe + 25 MPG hwy
Driving range 540 mi 14 mi on electricity
Your fuel cost $2,167 15,000 mi/yr · $14.44 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2018 #7 of 42 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 56 MPGe.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City (gas)239.810.2
Highway (gas)2510.69.4
Combined (gas)2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2018 Midsize & Large SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $977
  2. 2Toyota Highlander Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid62 MPGe + 27 MPG $1,825
  4. 4Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
  5. 5GMC Acadia23 MPG $2,022
  6. 7BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 24 MPG $2,167
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2018 X5 Plug-in HybridOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

X5 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
X5 xDrive40e
Plug-in hybrid 55 MPGe + 23 MPG 57 MPGe + 25 MPG 56 MPGe + 24 MPG 540 mi $2,167

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gas + electricity
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Electricity use
59 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range
14 mi
Charge time (240V)
3 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂
248 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2018 BMW X5 (21 MPG), 2018 BMW X5 Diesel (25 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 56 MPGe + 24 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid use?

Premium gas + electricity (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 56 MPGe.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid per year?

About $2,167 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $14.44 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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