# BMW X5 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 26 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 BMW X5 is a midsize/large SUV rated at 26 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. ## Every 2027 BMW X5 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | X5 40 xDrive | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 24/28 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 345 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 X5 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26 | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-25 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-25 | | 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-25 | | 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2020 | 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-23 | | 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 19-22 | | 2018 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 4.4L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-25 | | 2017 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-25 | | 2016 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-25 | | 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-27 | 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 X5 changed over the years? - **2027:** dropped 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; RWD was dropped. - **2025:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2024:** added 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid; dropped 4.4L V8 turbo and 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2021:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; dropped 3.0L V6 turbo. - **2020:** RWD became available; combined mpg went from 19-22 to 15-23. - **2019:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; RWD was dropped. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 17-25 to 16-25. - **2016:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid. ## What does it cost to run a X5? The EPA puts the 2027 BMW X5's fuel cost at **$3,150 a year**, against about $2,979 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 6% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,750 in fuel. ## X5 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Mazda CX-90](/vehicles/mazda-cx-90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 25-26 mpg | $2,700-$3,300 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 BMW X5 get? The 2027 BMW X5 is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 BMW X5 have? The 2027 BMW X5 comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid BMW X5? Yes. The BMW X5 has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which BMW X5 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2015 BMW X5 has the highest combined rating, up to 27 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 BMW X5 for a year? About $3,150 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 2027 BMW X5? The most efficient 2027 version, the X5 40 xDrive, is rated 24 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (26 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 BMW X5 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 345 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 2027 BMW X5 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 BMW X5 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 X5 cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,150 compares with about $2,979 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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