BMW X5 xDrive35d
25 MPG The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2016 run it averages 23.4 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 MPG | 23 | 29 | $3150 | 401 | 1 |
| 2015 | 27 MPG | 24 | 31 | $2900 | 381 | 1 |
| 2014 | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $3000 | 392 | 1 |
| 2013 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $3550 | 465 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 MPG | 19 | 26 | $3700 | 485 | 1 |
| 2011 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $3550 | 463 | 1 |
| 2010 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $3550 | 463 | 1 |
| 2009 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $3550 | 463 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the BMW X5 xDrive35d ranks 7 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda CR-V 4WD (27), Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD (28), Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD (29), Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD (29), Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 401 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW X5 xDrive35d get?
The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 23 city and 29 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 23.4 MPG, ranging from 21 to 27 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW X5 xDrive35d cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $3150.
Has the BMW X5 xDrive35d become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22 MPG in 2009 to 25 in 2016 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 14% across 8 model years.
Is the BMW X5 xDrive35d efficient for its class?
It ranks 7 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 6.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.