BMW X3: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the BMW X3 across 3 model years, from the 2004 BMW X3 through the 2006 BMW X3. The most recent 2006 BMW X3 returns 18 combined MPG.

Pick a year below to open the full BMW X3 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW X3. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year	Model	Combined MPG	City	Highway	Annual fuel cost
2006	2006 BMW X3	18 MPG	15 MPG	23 MPG	$3,850
2005	2005 BMW X3	18 MPG	15 MPG	22 MPG	$3,850
2004	2004 BMW X3	18 MPG	15 MPG	22 MPG	$3,850

How the BMW X3 compares against the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class

Buyers usually compare the BMW X3 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2006 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.