2026 BMW X5 mpg
Combined mpg, sDrive40i RWD
25mpg
- 23 city, 27 highway.
- Top 34% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 5 trims: 19 to 25 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive40i RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 21.9 | 548 | $1,536 |
| xDrive40i AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 23 | 27 | 25 | 21.9 | 548 | $1,536 |
| xDrive50e AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 21 to 23 | 23 to 27 | 22 | 18.2 | 400 | $1,745 |
| xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid | 3.0L | AWD | 21 | 23 | 22 | N/A | N/A | $1,444 |
| M60i AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | 21.9 | 416 | $2,021 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
sDrive40i RWD, 25 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,536
- Per month
- $128
- Per mile
- 12.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $70.08
- Top trim: M60i AWD. $2,021 a year. $485 more than the sDrive40i RWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid | N/A | 60 | 56.0 | 22 | $1,444 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| All | N/A | 11 | N/A | N/A | 2.5 | 29.5 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.7 | $11.85 |
| 300 miles | 11.1 | $35.56 |
| 500 miles | 18.5 | $59.26 |
| 1,000 miles | 37.0 | $119 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $111
- Per year
- $1,331
- Miles a month
- 867
sDrive40i RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 25 mpg good? Yes. Beats 58% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Yukon | Elevation RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L | 4x2 | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback | TFSI Premium AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus GX | 550 Premium AWD | 17 mpg | |
| 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S | Limited 4WD | 294 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree