# BMW X3 specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 27-29
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 BMW X3 is a small SUV rated at 27-29 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid.

## Every 2026 BMW X3 version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| X3 xDrive30 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 27/33 | 29 mpg | $2,850 | 299 g/mi |
| X3 M50 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 25/30 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 320 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## BMW X3 specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 27-29 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 27-29 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-25 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-25 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-25 |
| 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-27 |
| 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-27 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 23-26 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 23-25 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-24 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-30 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-30 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the X3 changed over the years?

- **2026:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; dropped 3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid.
- **2025:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and 3.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo; RWD was dropped.
- **2022:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2020:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2019:** RWD became available; combined mpg went from 23-25 to 23-26.
- **2018:** RWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 21-24 to 23-25.
- **2017:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel.

## What does it cost to run a X3?

The EPA puts the 2026 BMW X3's fuel cost at **$2,850-$3,050 a year**, against about $2,205 for other current small SUVs: roughly 34% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $14,750 in fuel.

## X3 vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 |
| [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 |
| [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 |
| [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 |
| [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 |
| [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 |
| [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 |
| [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 |

Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 BMW X3 get?

The 2026 BMW X3 is EPA-rated at 27-29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 BMW X3 have?

The 2026 BMW X3 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid BMW X3?

Yes. The BMW X3 has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which BMW X3 year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2016 BMW X3 has the highest combined rating, up to 30 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 BMW X3 for a year?

About $2,850-$3,050 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 BMW X3?

The most efficient 2026 version, the X3 xDrive30, is rated 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 BMW X3 emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 299-320 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 BMW X3 come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 BMW X3 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the BMW X3 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,850-$3,050 compares with about $2,205 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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