BMW X7 xDrive40i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X7 xDrive40i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2019 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #19 of 81 (78th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #22 of 92 (77th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #29 of 104 (73th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #45 of 126 (65th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #40 of 139 (72th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #67 of 166 (60th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #87 of 192 (55th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #81 of 191 (58th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #53 of 90 (42th 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 X7 xDrive40i placed highest in 2019 at #19 of 81, and lowest in 2025 at #87 of 192. It spent 8 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 397 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 412 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 412 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2026 → 2027 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What X7 xDrive40i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW X7 xDrive40i burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 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 22 mpg the BMW X7 xDrive40i is exactly at the median.
- 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.