BMW X6 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW X6 model year from 2008 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the X6 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2025 (up to 24 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW X6 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $89,850 | 843 listings |
| 2025 | 24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $67,999 | 11 listings |
| 2024 | 24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $64,875 | 17 listings |
| 2023 | 23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $50,998 | 29 listings |
| 2022 | 23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $45,590 | 129 listings |
| 2021 | 23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $39,852 | 18 listings |
| 2020 | 22–23 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $43,995 | 5 listings |
| 2019 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $28,249 | 10 listings |
| 2018 | 17–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $25,497 | 10 listings |
| 2017 | 17–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $19,790 | 14 listings |
| 2016 | 17–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $19,999 | 21 listings |
| 2015 | 17–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | $22,999 | 7 listings |
| 2014 | 17–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 16–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 14–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 14–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 14–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 15–17 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 15–17 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
2027 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2027 X6 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2026 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2026 X6 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $89,850 on VehiSales (843 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2025 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2025 X6 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $67,999 on VehiSales (11 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
2024 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2024 X6 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $64,875 on VehiSales (17 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
2023 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2023 X6 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $50,998 on VehiSales (29 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
2022 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2022 X6 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $45,590 on VehiSales (129 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
2021 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2021 X6 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $39,852 on VehiSales (18 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 sDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
2020 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2020 X6 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $43,995 on VehiSales (5 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 sDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| X6 xDrive40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2019 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2019 X6 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $28,249 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| X6 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2018 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2018 X6 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $25,497 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2017 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2017 X6 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $19,790 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2016 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2016 X6 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $19,999 on VehiSales (21 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2015 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2015 X6 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $22,999 on VehiSales (7 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2014 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2014 X6 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2013 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2013 X6 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2012 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2012 X6 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| X6 xDriveM | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2011 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2011 X6 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| ActiveHybrid X6 | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| X6 xDriveM | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2010 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2010 X6 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.4L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveHybrid X6 | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG |
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| X6 xDriveM | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2009 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2009 X6 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2008 BMW X6: engines & MPG
The 2008 X6 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| X6 xDrive50i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW X6 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the X6 range from 17 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2025 model year.
What engines does the 2027 BMW X6 have?
The 2027 X6 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW X6 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas X6 version specifies premium gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric X6?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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