BMW X1 xDrive28i MPG by year — every rating on record

The BMW X1 xDrive28i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 14 model years, from 2013 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW X1 xDrive28i placed highest in 2013 at #7 of 59, and lowest in 2026 at #90 of 188. It spent 14 of its 14 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

What X1 xDrive28i fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 BMW X1 xDrive28i burns 411 to 411 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Large Cars

Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 28 mpg the BMW X1 xDrive28i is 7 mpg better the median, which is worth about $479 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

• All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.

Other BMW nameplates

Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.