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2008-2014 BMW X6 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 14–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2014 BMW X6 at a glance
The 2008-2014 BMW X6 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 14–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $4,070 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2014.
2008-2014 BMW X6 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 17–20 MPG | $4,070–$4,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 16–19 MPG | $4,340–$4,950 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 14–19 MPG | $4,340–$5,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 14–19 MPG | $4,330–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,360 | First year |
What the 2014 xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$339
$4,070 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.78
Per 100 miles
$27.13
Five years
$20,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$60less a year
Class median $4,130 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 BMW X6 MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,340 to $4,070, $270 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,070 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,800 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 BMW X6 MPG
16–19 MPG · $4,340–$4,950/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,340.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,340 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,950 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 BMW X6 MPG
14–19 MPG · $4,340–$5,690/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,330 to $4,340, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,340 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,940 |
| xDriveM | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,690 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 BMW X6 MPG
14–19 MPG · $4,330–$5,740/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 19 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,330, $400 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,330 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,930 |
| xDriveM | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 17 | 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).
2010 BMW X6 MPG
14–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,740/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,730.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
| xDriveM | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 17 | 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).
2009 BMW X6 MPG
15–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,360/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,730.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,730 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 12 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 BMW X6 MPG
15–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,360/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,730 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
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 xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD: $4,860 in California and $3,530 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $4,860
- Washington $4,570
- New York $4,020
- Florida $3,720
- Texas $3,530
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2008-2014 (E71)
- 2015-2019 (F16)
- 2020-2027* (G06)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2014 BMW X6 get?
EPA rates the 2008-2014 BMW X6 at 14–20 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2014 BMW X6?
The xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2014. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2014 BMW X6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 BMW X6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,070 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,070–$4,800 a year. That is a $730 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 BMW X6 100 miles?
About $27.13 per 100 miles for the xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.13 and $32.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 BMW X6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2014 BMW X6 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The xDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,070 a year to fuel, $60 less than the class median of $4,130, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 119 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 BMW X6 different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,340 to $4,070, $270 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2014 against 2 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 BMW X6 for that year.