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- MY2004–2026
BMW X3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
23 model years · 2004–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW X3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW X3 for 23 model years, 2004 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 27–29 MPG combined and costing $2,750–$2,940 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2004 is the 2016 xDrive28d 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 30 MPG.
BMW X3 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 (G45) Generation page | |||||
| 2026 | — | 27–29 | — | — | $2,750–$2,940 |
| 2025 | — | 27–29 | — | — | $2,750–$2,940 |
| 2018-2024 (G01) Generation page | |||||
| 2024 | 17–25 | 23 | — | — | $3,220–$4,750 |
| 2023 | 17–25 | 23 | — | — | $3,220–$4,750 |
| 2022 | 17–25 | 23 | — | — | $3,220–$4,750 |
| 2021 | 16–27 | — | — | 24 | $2,610–$4,970 |
| 2020 | 16–27 | — | — | 24 | $2,610–$4,970 |
| 2019 | 23–26 | — | — | — | $3,110–$3,550 |
| 2018 | 23–25 | — | — | — | $3,260–$3,520 |
| 2011-2017 (F25) Generation page | |||||
| 2017 | 21–24 | — | — | — | $3,400–$3,780 |
| 2016 | 21–24 | — | 30 | — | $3,200–$3,750 |
| 2015 | 21–24 | — | 30 | — | $3,200–$3,770 |
| 2014 | 21–24 | — | — | — | $3,380–$3,770 |
| 2013 | 21–24 | — | — | — | $3,380–$3,770 |
| 2012 | 21 | — | — | — | $3,770 |
| 2011 | 21 | — | — | — | $3,770 |
| 2004-2010 (E83) Generation page | |||||
| 2010 | 19–20 | — | — | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2009 | 19–20 | — | — | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2008 | 19–20 | — | — | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2007 | 19–20 | — | — | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 17–18 | — | — | — | $4,460–$4,730 |
| 2005 | 17–18 | — | — | — | $4,460–$4,730 |
| 2004 | 17–18 | — | — | — | $4,460–$4,730 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
BMW X3 generations
4 generations between 2004 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW X3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW X3 run 16–30 MPG across model years 2004 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 27–29 MPG.
Which BMW X3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 30 MPG.
How much does a BMW X3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,750–$2,940 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,750.
Has the BMW X3's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2004 to 29 MPG in 2026, 11 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric BMW X3?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2022 to 2026 (23–29 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2021 (24 MPG).
Which BMW X3 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005, 2012. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.