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2016-2022 BMW X1 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 25–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 large car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2022 BMW X1 at a glance
The 2016-2022 BMW X1 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 25–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,930 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022; 2021 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2016-2022 BMW X1 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 26–27 MPG | $2,930–$3,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 26–27 MPG | $2,960–$3,120 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 26–27 MPG | $2,960–$3,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $3,060–$3,170 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $3,060–$3,170 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $3,060–$3,170 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,170 | First year |
What the 2022 sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$244
$2,930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.88
Per 100 miles
$19.53
Five years
$14,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$60more a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 BMW X1 MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,960 to $2,930, $30 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,930 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,120 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 BMW X1 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 BMW X1 as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 BMW X1 MPG
26–27 MPG · $2,960–$3,120/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,060 to $2,960, $100 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,960 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,120 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 BMW X1 MPG
25–26 MPG · $3,060–$3,170/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,060.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,060 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,170 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 BMW X1 MPG
25–26 MPG · $3,060–$3,170/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,060.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,060 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,170 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 BMW X1 MPG
25–26 MPG · $3,060–$3,170/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,170 to $3,060, $110 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,060 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,170 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 BMW X1 MPG
25 MPG · $3,170/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,170 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is 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 FWD: $3,490 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $950 difference.
- California $3,490
- Washington $3,290
- New York $2,890
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 large car models.
Generations
- 2013-2015 (E84)
- 2016-2022 (F48)
- 2023-2027* (U11)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2022 BMW X1 get?
EPA rates the 2016-2022 BMW X1 at 25–27 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2022 BMW X1?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2022 BMW X1?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. In 2021 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2016-2022 BMW X1 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2015 BMW X1) is rated 21–27 MPG combined and costs $2,950–$3,850 a year to fuel; the 2016-2022 model is rated 25–27 MPG and costs $2,930–$3,170 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 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 FWD costs about $2,930 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,930–$3,120 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 BMW X1 100 miles?
About $19.53 per 100 miles for the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.53 and $20.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 BMW X1 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2022 BMW X1 compare with other large car configurations?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,930 a year to fuel, $60 more than the class median of $2,870, and less than 5 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 100 rated large car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 BMW X1 different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,960 to $2,930, $30 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2022 against 2 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 BMW X1 for that year.