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2010 BMW X5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 BMW X5 is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 105 SUVs rated for 2010, it ranks 88th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2010 #88 of 105 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2010 BMW X5's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	21	8.9	11.2
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2010 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Subaru Legacy/Outback26 MPG $1,788
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88BMW X518 MPG $3,292
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105Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2010 X5Other SUVsClass median: $2,583/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic X5 xDrive30i	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic X5 xDrive48i	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic X5 xDriveM	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

2010 BMW X5 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura MDX 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Infiniti FX35 19 MPG · $3,118/yr FX35 saves $173/yr vs Acura ZDX 19 MPG · $3,118/yr ZDX saves $173/yr vs Lexus GX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr X5 saves $194/yr vs BMW X5 Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr X5 Diesel saves $769/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2010 BMW X5 Diesel (22 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 BMW X5?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 BMW X5 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 BMW X5?