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2011-2017 BMW X3 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 21–30 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, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2017 BMW X3 at a glance
The 2011-2017 BMW X3 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 21–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,400 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (24 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017; 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2011-2017 BMW X3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas, Diesel | 21–30 MPG | $3,200–$3,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas, Diesel | 21–30 MPG | $3,200–$3,770 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $3,380–$3,770 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $3,380–$3,770 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,770 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,770 | First year |
What the 2017 sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$283
$3,400 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.67
Per 100 miles
$22.67
Five years
$17,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$510more a year
Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 BMW X3 MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 24 MPG, down 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,200 to $3,400, $200 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,780 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 BMW X3 MPG
21–30 MPG · $3,200–$3,750/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,200.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive 28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,750 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28d (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $3,200 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 BMW X3 MPG
21–30 MPG · $3,200–$3,770/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 30 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,380 to $3,200, $180 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,770 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28d (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $3,200 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 BMW X3 MPG
21–24 MPG · $3,380–$3,770/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,380.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,380 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,770 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 BMW X3 MPG
21–24 MPG · $3,380–$3,770/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 24 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,770 to $3,380, $390 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,380 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,770 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 BMW X3 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 BMW X3 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 BMW X3 MPG
21 MPG · $3,770/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive28i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,770 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,770 |
2 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: $4,060 in California and $2,950 in Texas, a $1,110 difference.
- California $4,060
- Washington $3,820
- New York $3,360
- Florida $3,110
- Texas $2,950
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2004-2010 (E83)
- 2011-2017 (F25)
- 2018-2024 (G01)
- 2025-2026 (G45)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2017 BMW X3 get?
EPA rates the 2011-2017 BMW X3 at 21–30 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 xDrive28d 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 33 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–24 MPG; Diesel: 30 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2017 BMW X3?
The xDrive28d 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2011 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2017 BMW X3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2011-2017 BMW X3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2010 BMW X3) is rated 17–20 MPG combined and costs $4,020–$4,730 a year to fuel; the 2011-2017 model is rated 21–30 MPG and costs $3,200–$3,780 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 BMW X3 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 $3,400 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,400–$3,780 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 BMW X3 100 miles?
About $22.67 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 $22.67 and $25.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 BMW X3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2017 BMW X3 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The sDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,400 a year to fuel, $510 more than the class median of $2,890, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 BMW X3 different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 24 MPG, down 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,200 to $3,400, $200 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 4 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 BMW X3 for that year.