BMW X5 xDrive35d MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X5 xDrive35d has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2009 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #10 of 111 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #18 of 113 (85th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #21 of 120 (83th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #27 of 110 (76th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #5 of 62 (93th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #3 of 60 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #3 of 62 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #10 of 73 (88th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 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 xDrive35d placed highest in 2014 at #3 of 60, and lowest in 2012 at #27 of 110. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 13.2 | $3,300 | 381 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 392 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel | SIDI, turbocharged, Diesel | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 465 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel | SIDI, turbocharged, Diesel | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 17.0 | $4,250 | 484.76190476190476 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, Diesel | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 22 → 26 mpg | +4 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 27 → 25 mpg | -2 mpg | 460 gal |
What X5 xDrive35d fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 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 2016 model year is $3,600 to $3,600 a year in fuel, or $6,750 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 25 mpg the BMW X5 xDrive35d is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $307 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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