2017 BMW X5 EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2017 BMW X5 delivers an EPA-certified 16–25 MPG combined (14–23 city / 19–29 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 6 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 14 miles of all-electric range at 56 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $3,150 to $4,750.
2017 BMW X5 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Standard Gasoline Trims
Annual Fuel Cost: $3,200–$4,750 (5 configurations)
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Gasoline Combined: 24 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $3,150
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (6 Variants)
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 sDrive35i Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 | — |
| X5 xDrive 35d Diesel | 3L Turbo-Diesel | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,200 | — |
| X5 xDrive35i Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 | — |
| X5 xDrive40e Premium and Electricity | 2L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 55 MPGe (23 MPG) | 57 MPGe (25 MPG) | 56 MPGe (24 MPG) | 14 mi | $3,150 | — |
| X5 xDrive50i Premium | 4.4L 8-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 | — |
| X5 M Premium | 4.4L 8-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.