BMW X3 xDrive28d MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X3 xDrive28d has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2015 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #3 of 71 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #4 of 72 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 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 xDrive28d placed highest in 2015 at #3 of 71, and lowest in 2016 at #4 of 72. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 11.9 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 11.9 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
What X3 xDrive28d fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d burns 383 to 383 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 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,342 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,533 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $3,750 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 30 mpg the BMW X3 xDrive28d is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $149 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.