Fuel economy details

BMW X5 40 xDrive 2027

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

26combined MPG

24 / 28city / highway MPG

$3,150estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid · Automatic (S8)

26 combined MPG

Fuel typePremium Gasoline

Vehicle classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

DriveAll-Wheel Drive

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Tailpipe CO₂345 g/mi

EPA base modelX5

Powertrain typeHybrid

TurbochargerYes

Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score: 5
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5
Estimated annual petroleum use: 11.4 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $3,750 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 47 EPA records from 2027 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 100%
Combined MPG vs median: 8 MPG above the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $1,400 lower than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.