BMW X6 xDrive50i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X6 xDrive50i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2008 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 15 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 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #82 of 108 (24th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #88 of 111 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #88 of 113 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #95 of 120 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #90 of 110 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #37 of 62 (41th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #32 of 60 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #38 of 62 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #45 of 73 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #45 of 78 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #46 of 76 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #36 of 81 (56th 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 xDrive50i placed highest in 2014 at #32 of 60, and lowest in 2011 at #95 of 120. It spent 1 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 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI;, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 515 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 515 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 516 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 530 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 547 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.4L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.4L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.4L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
What X6 xDrive50i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 BMW X6 xDrive50i burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the BMW X6 xDrive50i is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 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.