BMW X5 sDrive40i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X5 sDrive40i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 24 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #6 of 26 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 28 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 26 (76th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #13 of 38 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #14 of 38 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #19 of 45 (59th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard 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 X5 sDrive40i placed highest in 2020 at #5 of 24, and lowest in 2026 at #19 of 45. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 390 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 23 → 25 mpg | +2 mpg | 460 gal |
What X5 sDrive40i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 BMW X5 sDrive40i 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 2026 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 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 70 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 25 mpg the BMW X5 sDrive40i is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $140 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard 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.