BMW X3 xDrive28i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X3 xDrive28i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #29 of 120 (76th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #25 of 110 (78th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #13 of 58 (79th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #19 of 62 (70th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #22 of 71 (70th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #24 of 72 (68th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #22 of 78 (73th 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 xDrive28i placed highest in 2013 at #13 of 58, and lowest in 2011 at #29 of 120. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 374 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 375 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 21 → 24 mpg | +3 mpg | 479 gal |
What X3 xDrive28i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i burns 479 to 479 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 | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $3,250 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $5,000 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 24 mpg the BMW X3 xDrive28i is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $186 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.