BMW X3 sDrive30i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X3 sDrive30i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2019 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #20 of 93 (79th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #19 of 63 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #26 of 63 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #46 of 68 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #51 of 69 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #62 of 77 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW X3 sDrive30i placed highest in 2020 at #19 of 63, and lowest in 2024 at #62 of 77. It spent 3 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 352 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 352 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 352 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 332 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 332 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 344 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 27 → 25 mpg | -2 mpg | 460 gal |
What X3 sDrive30i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 25 mpg the BMW X3 sDrive30i is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $222 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.