BMW X5 4.6is MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X5 4.6is has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2002 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #61 of 72 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #61 of 81 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 X5 4.6is placed highest in 2002 at #61 of 72, and lowest in 2002 at #61 of 72. It spent 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
What X5 4.6is fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 BMW X5 4.6is burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 14 mpg the BMW X5 4.6is is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All 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.