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2015 BMW X5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 BMW X5 is a midsize or large SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 45 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2015, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,693 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,693 15,000 mi/yr · $17.95 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2015 #29 of 45 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2015 BMW X5's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2015 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
2Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
4Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
5Lincoln MKT23 MPG $2,022
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29BMW X522 MPG $2,693
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45Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2015 X5Other midsize & large 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
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 sDrive35i	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive35i	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive50i	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 412 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2015 BMW X5 vs. rivals

vs Land Rover Discovery 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Same fuel cost vs Cadillac Escalade 17 MPG · $2,735/yr X5 saves $42/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Navigator saves $110/yr vs Audi Q7 Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr Q7 Diesel saves $170/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Range Rover saves $224/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr X5 saves $269/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 19 MPG · $3,118/yr X5 saves $425/yr vs BMW X5 Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr X5 Diesel saves $638/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2015 BMW X5 Diesel (27 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 BMW X5?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 BMW X5 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 BMW X5?