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2013-2015 BMW X1 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 21–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 large car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2015 BMW X1 at a glance
The 2013-2015 BMW X1 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 21–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,050 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (26 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2013.
2013-2015 BMW X1 by model year
What the 2015 sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$254
$3,050 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.08
Per 100 miles
$20.33
Five years
$15,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$590less a year
Class median $3,640 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 BMW X1 MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,030 to $3,050, $20 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,050 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,850 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 BMW X1 MPG
21–26 MPG · $3,030–$3,850/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,950 to $3,030, $80 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,030 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,130 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,850 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 BMW X1 MPG
21–27 MPG · $2,950–$3,800/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,950 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,100 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,640 in California and $2,650 in Texas, a $990 difference.
- California $3,640
- Washington $3,420
- New York $3,010
- Florida $2,790
- Texas $2,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 large car models.
Generations
- 2013-2015 (E84)
- 2016-2022 (F48)
- 2023-2027* (U11)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2015 BMW X1 get?
EPA rates the 2013-2015 BMW X1 at 21–27 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2015 BMW X1?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2013. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2014 and 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2015 BMW X1?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014 and 2015.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 BMW X1 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,050 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,050–$3,850 a year. That is a $800 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 BMW X1 100 miles?
About $20.33 per 100 miles for the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.33 and $25.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 BMW X1 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 23 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2015 BMW X1 compare with other large car configurations?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,050 a year to fuel, $590 less than the class median of $3,640, and less than 7 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 117 rated large car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 BMW X1 different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,030 to $3,050, $20 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2015 against 3 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 BMW X1 for that year.