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2020 BMW X5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 BMW X5 is a midsize or large SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2019 model. Among 55 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2020, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,576 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,576 15,000 mi/yr · $17.17 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2020 #25 of 55 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2020 BMW X5's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2020 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $869
2Audi e-tron77 MPGe $1,188
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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25BMW X523 MPG $2,576
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55Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2020 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 sDrive40i	Gas	21 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive40i	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 xDrive50i	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 M	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 390 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2020 BMW X5 vs. rivals

vs Land Rover Range Rover 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid 41 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,509/yr Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid saves $67/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Plug-in Hybrid 42 MPGe + 19 MPG · $2,694/yr X5 saves $118/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Navigator saves $129/yr vs Land Rover Discovery Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Discovery Diesel saves $163/yr vs Volvo XC90 25 MPG · $2,370/yr XC90 saves $206/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr X5 saves $245/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr Range Rover Diesel saves $264/yr vs Bentley Bentayga Plug-in Hybrid 45 MPGe + 19 MPG · $2,544/yr Bentayga Plug-in Hybrid saves $32/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 BMW X5?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 15 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 BMW X5 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 BMW X5?