BMW X6 M Competition MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X6 M Competition has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2020 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2020). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #78 of 92 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #93 of 104 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #116 of 126 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #127 of 139 (9th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #154 of 166 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #179 of 192 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #184 of 191 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #87 of 90 (3th 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 X6 M Competition placed highest in 2020 at #78 of 92, and lowest in 2026 at #184 of 191. It spent 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 589 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 589 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 589 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 589 | 2/10 |
| 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 |
What X6 M Competition fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW X6 M Competition 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 2027 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 X6 M Competition 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.