BMW X6 xDrive35i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X6 xDrive35i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2008 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #50 of 108 (54th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #57 of 111 (49th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #65 of 113 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #50 of 120 (59th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #47 of 110 (58th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #15 of 62 (77th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #14 of 60 (78th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #14 of 62 (79th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 73 (67th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #27 of 78 (66th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #24 of 76 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #29 of 81 (65th 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 xDrive35i placed highest in 2014 at #14 of 60, and lowest in 2010 at #65 of 113. It spent 10 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 437 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 434 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 434 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 478 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What X6 xDrive35i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 BMW X6 xDrive35i 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 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 20 mpg the BMW X6 xDrive35i is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 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.