BMW X5 M MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X5 M has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2013 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #52 of 62 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #45 of 62 (28th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #55 of 73 (25th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #55 of 78 (30th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #51 of 76 (33th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #75 of 92 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #90 of 104 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #113 of 126 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #124 of 139 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard 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 M placed highest in 2015 at #45 of 62, and lowest in 2023 at #124 of 139. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 586 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 586 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 586 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 582 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 549 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 549 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 549 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 549 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634 | 2/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2015 | 14 → 16 mpg | +2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2018 → 2020 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What X5 M fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 BMW X5 M burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 15 mpg the BMW X5 M is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard 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.