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2018-2024 BMW X3 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 16–27 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, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2024 BMW X3 at a glance
The 2018-2024 BMW X3 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 16–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $3,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2020 and 2021.
2018-2024 BMW X3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 17–25 MPG | $3,220–$4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid | 17–25 MPG | $3,220–$4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid | 17–25 MPG | $3,220–$4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 16–27 MPG | $2,610–$4,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 16–27 MPG | $2,610–$4,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $3,110–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 23–25 MPG | $3,260–$3,520 | First year |
What the 2024 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,220 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.37
Per 100 miles
$21.47
Five years
$16,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$690more a year
Class median $2,530 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 BMW X3 MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,220 |
| xDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,370 |
| M | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,750 |
| M Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,750 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M40i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,440 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 BMW X3 MPG
17–25 MPG · $3,220–$4,750/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,220 |
| xDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,370 |
| M | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,750 |
| M Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,750 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M40i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,440 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 BMW X3 MPG
17–25 MPG · $3,220–$4,750/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 25 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,020 to $3,220, $200 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,220 |
| xDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,380 |
| M | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,750 |
| M Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,750 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M40i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,450 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 BMW X3 MPG
16–27 MPG · $2,610–$4,970/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,020.
On electricity 60 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,020 |
| xDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,180 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,470 |
| M | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,970 |
| M Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,970 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive30e (Most efficient) | AWD | 24 | 60 | 18 mi | $2,610 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 42% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2020 BMW X3 MPG
16–27 MPG · $2,610–$4,970/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,020, $90 less.
On electricity 60 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,020 |
| xDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $3,130 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,470 |
| M | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,970 |
| M Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,970 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive30e (Most efficient) | AWD | 24 | 60 | 18 mi | $2,610 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 42% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2019 BMW X3 MPG
23–26 MPG · $3,110–$3,550/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,260 to $3,110, $150 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
| xDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,260 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 BMW X3 MPG
23–25 MPG · $3,260–$3,520/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,260 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,520 |
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 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,840 in California and $2,790 in Texas, a $1,050 difference.
- California $3,840
- Washington $3,610
- New York $3,180
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,790
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2004-2010 (E83)
- 2011-2017 (F25)
- 2018-2024 (G01)
- 2025-2026 (G45)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2024 BMW X3 get?
EPA rates the 2018-2024 BMW X3 at 16–27 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 27 MPG (25 city, 29 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 16–27 MPG; Hybrid: 23 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 24 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2024 BMW X3?
The sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2020 and 2021. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2018, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2024 BMW X3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2018-2024 BMW X3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2017 BMW X3) is rated 21–30 MPG combined and costs $3,200–$3,780 a year to fuel; the 2018-2024 model is rated 16–27 MPG and costs $2,610–$4,970 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 BMW X3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,220 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,220–$4,750 a year. That is a $1,530 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 BMW X3 100 miles?
About $21.47 per 100 miles for the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.47 and $31.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2024 BMW X3 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,220 a year to fuel, $690 more than the class median of $2,530, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 306 rated small SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 BMW X3 hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
No. The best hybrid (M40i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD) is rated 23 MPG against 25 MPG for the best gas version (sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD). At premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,440 versus $3,220 a year, $220 more.
Is the 2024 BMW X3 different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2024 against 5 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 BMW X3 for that year.