2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d.
The 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d runs on diesel and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d gets up to 19 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d is 21 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d is $3,650 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,750 more on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Consume?
The 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d.
| City MPG | 19 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,650 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Diesel |
| ATV Type | Diesel |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Related BMW Models from 2012
If you're interested in other BMW models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
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