BMW X6 sDrive35i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X6 sDrive35i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2015 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #6 of 28 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 26 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 27 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #7 of 25 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 23 (68th 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 X6 sDrive35i placed highest in 2015 at #6 of 28, and lowest in 2019 at #8 of 23. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 433 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 426 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 426 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 427 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 412 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What X6 sDrive35i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the BMW X6 sDrive35i is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $263 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.