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2009 BMW X6 MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 BMW X6 is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 109 SUVs rated for 2009, it ranks 97th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,485 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,485 15,000 mi/yr · $23.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2009 #97 of 109 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2009 BMW X6's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 2009 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
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
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97BMW X617 MPG $3,485
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109Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938

2009 X6Other SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

X6 MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic X6 xDrive35i	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD/AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic X6 xDrive50i	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

2009 BMW X6 vs. rivals

vs Acura MDX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr ML-Class saves $194/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 16 MPG · $3,703/yr X6 saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 16 MPG · $3,703/yr X6 saves $218/yr vs Audi Q7 16 MPG · $3,703/yr X6 saves $218/yr vs Infiniti FX50 16 MPG · $3,703/yr X6 saves $218/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 BMW X6?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 BMW X6 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 BMW X6?