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2004-2010 BMW X3 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 17–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2010 BMW X3 at a glance
The 2004-2010 BMW X3 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 17–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; 2005 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2010 BMW X3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $4,020–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $4,020–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $4,020–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $4,020–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $4,460–$4,730 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $4,460–$4,730 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $4,460–$4,730 | First year |
What the 2010 xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$390more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 BMW X3 MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 BMW X3 MPG
19–20 MPG · $4,020–$4,230/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 BMW X3 MPG
19–20 MPG · $4,020–$4,230/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0si 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| 3.0si 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 BMW X3 MPG
19–20 MPG · $4,020–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 20 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,020, $440 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0i 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| 3.0si 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S6) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| 3.0i 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 3.0si 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 BMW X3 MPG
17–18 MPG · $4,460–$4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| X3 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 BMW X3 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 BMW X3 as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 BMW X3 MPG
17–18 MPG · $4,460–$4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| X3 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| X3 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| X3 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
4 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 xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2004-2010 (E83)
- 2011-2017 (F25)
- 2018-2024 (G01)
- 2025-2026 (G45)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2010 BMW X3 get?
EPA rates the 2004-2010 BMW X3 at 17–20 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2010 BMW X3?
The xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2010 BMW X3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. In 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 BMW X3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,230 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 BMW X3 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 BMW X3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2010 BMW X3 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The xDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl AWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $390 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 301 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 BMW X3 different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2010 against 2 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 BMW X3 for that year.