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2015-2019 BMW X6 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 16–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2019 BMW X6 at a glance
The 2015-2019 BMW X6 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 16–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $3,930 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2015.
2015-2019 BMW X6 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,930–$4,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,870–$4,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,870–$4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,870–$4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 17–22 MPG | $3,710–$4,660 | First year |
What the 2019 sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$328
$3,930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.55
Per 100 miles
$26.20
Five years
$19,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$160more a year
Class median $3,770 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 BMW X6 MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,870 to $3,930, $60 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,930 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,970 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,290 |
| M | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,980 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 BMW X6 MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,870–$4,980/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,870.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,870 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,940 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,690 |
| M | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,980 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 BMW X6 MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,870–$4,670/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,870.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,870 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,940 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,670 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 BMW X6 MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,870–$4,670/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,710 to $3,870, $160 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,870 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,940 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,670 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 BMW X6 MPG
17–22 MPG · $3,710–$4,660/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive35i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,710 |
| xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 |
| xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,660 |
3 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 sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $4,690 in California and $3,410 in Texas, a $1,280 difference.
- California $4,690
- Washington $4,410
- New York $3,880
- Florida $3,590
- Texas $3,410
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2008-2014 (E71)
- 2015-2019 (F16)
- 2020-2027* (G06)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2019 BMW X6 get?
EPA rates the 2015-2019 BMW X6 at 16–22 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2019 BMW X6?
The sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2015. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2019 BMW X6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How does the 2015-2019 BMW X6 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2014 BMW X6) is rated 14–20 MPG combined and costs $4,070–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2015-2019 model is rated 16–22 MPG and costs $3,710–$4,980 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 BMW X6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,930 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,930–$4,980 a year. That is a $1,050 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 BMW X6 100 miles?
About $26.20 per 100 miles for the sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.20 and $33.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 BMW X6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2019 BMW X6 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,930 a year to fuel, $160 more than the class median of $3,770, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 151 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 BMW X6 different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,870 to $3,930, $60 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2019 against 4 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 BMW X6 for that year.