- Newest year: 2026
- Plug-in hybrid
- Standard SUVs
2023-2026 BMW XM MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2026 BMW XM at a glance
The 2023-2026 BMW XM covers 4 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,560 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2025 and 2026; 2024 repeat the values of the year before.
2023-2026 BMW XM by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 14 MPG | $3,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 14 MPG | $3,540–$3,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 14 MPG | $3,560 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 14 MPG | $3,560 | First year |
What the 2026 Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$297
$3,560 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.93
Per 100 miles
$23.73
Five years
$17,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$450more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 BMW XM MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,540 to $3,560, $20 more.
On electricity 47 MPGe, with 30 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label (Most efficient) | AWD | 14 | 47 | 30 mi | $3,560 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 59% 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)).
2025 BMW XM MPG
14 MPG · $3,540–$3,560/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,560 to $3,540, $20 less.
On electricity 46 MPGe, with 31 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label (Most efficient) | AWD | 14 | 46 | 31 mi | $3,540 |
| XM | AWD | 14 | 46 | 31 mi | $3,560 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 60% 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)).
2024 BMW XM MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 BMW XM as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 BMW XM MPG
14 MPG · $3,560/yr
On electricity 46 MPGe, with 31 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM (Most efficient) | AWD | 14 | 46 | 31 mi | $3,560 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 60% 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)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $4,990 in California and $2,910 in Louisiana, a $2,080 difference.
- California $4,990
- New York $4,260
- Florida $3,140
- Texas $3,090
- Louisiana $2,910
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2023-2026 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2026 BMW XM get?
EPA rates the 2023-2026 BMW XM at 14 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 14 MPG (12 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2026 BMW XM?
Every model year of the 2023-2026 BMW XM tops out at 14 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2026 BMW XM?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025 and 2026. In 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 BMW XM per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,560 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,560 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 BMW XM 100 miles?
About $23.73 per 100 miles for the Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD 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 2026 BMW XM more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 12 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2026 BMW XM compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,560 a year to fuel, $450 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2026 BMW XM plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 30 miles, with a total range of 300 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 14 MPG. The Label 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,560 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 59% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2026 BMW XM different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,540 to $3,560, $20 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2026 against 2 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 BMW XM for that year.