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2004-2006 BMW X5 (E53)
Shown: 2004-2006 BMW X5 (E53). Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2006
  • Gas
  • Standard SUVs
  • Same as 2005

2000-2006 BMW X5 MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 13–16 MPG combined

16 MPG
Combined
13 MPG
City
20 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD
$5,020

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

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2000-2006 BMW X5 at a glance

The 2000-2006 BMW X5 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 13–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $5,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD (16 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2006 BMW X5 by model year

2000-2006 BMW X5: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2006 Gas 16 MPG $5,020 Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005 Gas 16 MPG $5,020 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 16 MPG $5,020 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 14–16 MPG $5,020–$5,740 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 13–16 MPG $5,020–$6,180 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 14–16 MPG $5,020–$5,740 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 14 MPG $5,740 First year

What the 2006 X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive

Per month

$418

$5,020 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$8.37

Per 100 miles

$33.47

Five years

$25,100

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$940more a year

Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 BMW X5 MPG

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 2006 BMW X5 as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L, 4.8L
Combined
16 MPG
Per year
$5,020

Gas configurations (4)

2006 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 13 20 16 $5,020
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 4.4L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $5,020
4.8is 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $5,020

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 BMW X5 MPG

16 MPG · $5,020/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,020.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L, 4.8L
Combined
16 MPG
Per year
$5,020

Gas configurations (4)

2005 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 13 20 16 $5,020
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 4.4L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $5,020
4.8is 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $5,020

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 BMW X5 MPG

16 MPG · $5,020/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,020.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L, 4.8L
Combined
16 MPG
Per year
$5,020

Gas configurations (4)

2004 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 13 20 16 $5,020
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 4.4L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $5,020
4.8IS 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $5,020

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 BMW X5 MPG

14–16 MPG · $5,020–$5,740/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,020.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L, 4.6L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$5,020–$5,740

Gas configurations (4)

2003 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 4.4L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $5,740
4.6is 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $5,740

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2002 BMW X5 MPG

13–16 MPG · $5,020–$6,180/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,020.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L, 4.6L
Combined
13–16 MPG
Per year
$5,020–$6,180

Gas configurations (4)

2002 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 4.4L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $5,740
4.6is 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD 11 16 13 $6,180

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2001 BMW X5 MPG

14–16 MPG · $5,020–$5,740/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 16 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $5,020, $720 less.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$5,020–$5,740

Gas configurations (3)

2001 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $5,020
X5 4.4L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $5,740

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2000 BMW X5 MPG

14 MPG · $5,740/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 4.4L
Combined
14 MPG
Per year
$5,740

Gas configurations (1)

2000 BMW X5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
X5 (Most efficient) 4.4L 8-cyl RWD 12 16 14 $5,740

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 X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,990 in California and $4,350 in Texas, a $1,640 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard SUV models.

2010 Ford Explorer XLT (U251)

2006 Ford Explorer

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT (GMT800)

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2007-2008 Kia Sorento LX (BL)

2006 Kia Sorento

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2002 GMC Yukon (GMT800)

2006 GMC Yukon

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All BMW X5 years All BMW models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 BMW X5 get?

EPA rates the 2000-2006 BMW X5 at 13–16 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 16 MPG (13 city, 20 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 BMW X5?

The X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2000.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 BMW X5?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 BMW X5 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $5,020 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $5,020 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2006 BMW X5 100 miles?

About $33.47 per 100 miles for the X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2006 BMW X5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2006 BMW X5 compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The X5 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $5,020 a year to fuel, $940 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2006 BMW X5 different from the 2005 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 4 configurations rated 16 MPG combined. See the 2005 BMW X5 for that year.