BMW X5 xDrive40e MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X5 xDrive40e has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #13 of 73 (83th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #13 of 78 (84th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #10 of 76 (88th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | 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 xDrive40e placed highest in 2018 at #10 of 76, and lowest in 2016 at #13 of 73. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 25 | 24 | 479.2 | 8.2 | $3,250 | 540 mi | 248 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 25 | 24 | 479.2 | 8.2 | $3,250 | 540 mi | 248 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 25 | 24 | 479.2 | 8.2 | $3,250 | 540 mi | 247 | 8/10 |
What X5 xDrive40e fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e 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 2018 model year is $3,250 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $1,750 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 24 mpg the BMW X5 xDrive40e is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $152 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.