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2001 BMW X5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 BMW X5 is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2000 model. Among 50 SUVs rated for 2001, it ranks 45th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,703 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,703 15,000 mi/yr · $24.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2001 #45 of 50 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2001 BMW X5's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2001 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV72 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Suzuki Vitara23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Ford Escape23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Mazda Tribute23 MPG $2,022
  6. 45BMW X516 MPG $3,703
  7. 50Lincoln Navigator12 MPG $4,938
2001 X5Other SUVsClass median: $2,735/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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
X5		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
X5		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
X5		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2001 BMW X5 vs. rivals

vs Audi Allroad 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus LX 13 MPG · $3,577/yr LX saves $126/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr ML-Class saves $218/yr vs Acura MDX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr MDX saves $218/yr vs Volvo V70 XC 18 MPG · $3,292/yr V70 XC saves $411/yr vs Infiniti QX4 15 MPG · $3,100/yr QX4 saves $603/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 13 MPG · $4,558/yr X5 saves $855/yr vs Land Rover Discovery 13 MPG · $4,558/yr X5 saves $855/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 12 MPG · $4,938/yr X5 saves $1,234/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 BMW X5?

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

What fuel does the 2001 BMW X5 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 BMW X5?

The 2001 BMW X5's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2001 BMW X5 per year?

About $3,703 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $24.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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