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2004 BMW X5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 BMW X5 is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2003 model. Among 74 SUVs rated for 2004, it ranks 64th 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 13 MPG city · 20 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, 2004 #64 of 74 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 BMW X5's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City135.518.1
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2004 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Saturn Vue23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Ford Escape22 MPG $2,114
  6. 64BMW X516 MPG $3,703
  7. 74Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2004 X5Other SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

X5 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
X5		 Gas 13 MPG 20 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 · 6-speed automatic
X5		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
X5 4.8IS		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2004 BMW X5 vs. rivals

vs Lexus LX 13 MPG · $3,577/yr LX saves $126/yr vs Cadillac SRX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr SRX saves $218/yr vs Acura MDX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr MDX saves $218/yr vs Audi Allroad 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Allroad saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 15 MPG · $3,950/yr X5 saves $247/yr vs Infiniti FX45 15 MPG · $3,950/yr X5 saves $247/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 15 MPG · $3,950/yr X5 saves $247/yr vs Lincoln Aviator 14 MPG · $4,232/yr X5 saves $529/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 BMW X5?

Up to 16 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 2004 BMW X5 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 BMW X5?

The 2004 BMW X5's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2004 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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