BMW X3 M Competition MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X3 M Competition has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2020 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as X3 M Competition and X3 M. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #110 of 111 (1th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #123 of 124 (1th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #148 of 151 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #163 of 166 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #172 of 176 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW X3 M Competition placed highest in 2020 at #110 of 111, and lowest in 2024 at #172 of 176. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 546 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 546 | 2/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 → 2022 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What X3 M Competition fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 BMW X3 M Competition burns 676 to 676 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.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 17 mpg the BMW X3 M Competition is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $877 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.