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2023-2027 BMW X1 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 26–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2027 BMW X1 at a glance
The 2023-2027 BMW X1 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 26–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,850 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2023-2027 BMW X1 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,850–$3,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,850–$3,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,880–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,870 | First year |
What the 2027 xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$238
$2,850 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.75
Per 100 miles
$19.00
Five years
$14,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$680more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 BMW X1 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,850.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,850 |
| M35i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,010 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 BMW X1 MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,850–$3,010/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,850, $60 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,850 |
| M35i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,010 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 BMW X1 MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,910–$3,070/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,880 to $2,910, $30 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,910 |
| M35i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,070 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 BMW X1 MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,880–$3,070/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,870 to $2,880, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,880 |
| M35i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,070 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 BMW X1 MPG
28 MPG · $2,870/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,870 |
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 xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,390 in California and $2,470 in Texas, a $920 difference.
- California $3,390
- Washington $3,190
- New York $2,810
- Florida $2,600
- Texas $2,470
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2013-2015 (E84)
- 2016-2022 (F48)
- 2023-2027* (U11)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2027 BMW X1 get?
EPA rates the 2023-2027 BMW X1 at 26–28 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2027 BMW X1?
Every model year of the 2023-2027 BMW X1 tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2027 BMW X1?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2023-2027 BMW X1 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2016-2022 BMW X1) is rated 25–27 MPG combined and costs $2,930–$3,170 a year to fuel; the 2023-2027 model is rated 26–28 MPG and costs $2,850–$3,070 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 BMW X1 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,850 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,850–$3,010 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 BMW X1 100 miles?
About $19.00 per 100 miles for the xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.00 and $20.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 BMW X1 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 25 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2027 BMW X1 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,850 a year to fuel, $680 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 BMW X1 different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,850. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 BMW X1 for that year.