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The BMW X3 ought to be on your radar if you're an avid driver who has to transport your family. It's regarded as one of the greatest SUVs, with superb handling, smooth operation, and a well-appointed cabin. Considering that it isn't even a brand-new car, its abilities are especially astounding. Since going on sale in 2017, the car known as the X3 has undergone a facelift.
Since the BMW X3 is a high-end SUV, operating costs will be high. Selecting one of the car's more fuel-efficient powertrains will help you save money on petrol, but maintenance and replacement parts are more expensive than with brands like Ford and Vauxhall.
The plug-in hybrid X3 xDrive30e is the most efficient variant. BMW claims it will return between 117.7 and 134.5 mpg in official WLTP testing. But in reality, you won't get these numbers unless you drive everywhere you can on electricity and charge your vehicle on a regular basis.
Once more, though, unless you have an exceptionally short commute, this isn't manageable. BMW claims that the X3 xDrive30e can travel up to 30 miles on electricity alone, but we found that to be closer to 20 miles when travelling at highway speeds. It is likely that you will burn fuel whether you want to or not. We tested it, and with a full battery, we got slightly over 50 mpg on our 85-mile motorway commute.
Motorway drivers will be more comfortable with the diesel xDrive20d. Its stated 44.8–47.9 mpg of fuel efficiency is practically as good as the PHEV model in real-world usage. Furthermore, it is over £8,000 less expensive than the PHEV model due to the absence of costly battery and electric motor technology. With a claimed 42.8–45.6 mpg, even the xDrive30d offers remarkable fuel efficiency for the performance.
Even though these economy numbers appear impressive, if you're just cruising the town, we wouldn't advise getting a diesel car. If your yearly mileage is restricted, think about going with a petrol engine instead of a diesel, as diesel engines perform optimally over extended distances. According to BMW, the faster M40i can achieve up to 31.4 mpg, while the xDrive20i can only achieve up to 36.7 mpg.
BMW X3 Fuel Consumption
The fuel consumption of the BMW X3 is shown below in both MPG (Miles Per Gallon) and km/L (Kilometers Per Litre). Both of these figures show you how far that particular BMW X3 variant can travel for every gallon (4.55 litres) and every litre (1000ml) of fuel. The higher the MPG or km/L value, the more economical the car is and the cheaper it will be to run. As well as providing the combined figures, we also give you the fuel consumption you can expect from a BMW X3 in urban / city driving conditions as well as what can be expected on the open highway / motorway.
| Car Make, Model & Year | Imperial (MPG) | Metric (km/L) |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Manual (2018) | 55.4 mpg City: 48.7 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.6 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 20.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Manual (2018) | 52.3 mpg City: 46.3 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels Diesel Manual (2018) | 51.4 mpg City: 44.8 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 21.9 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 57.6 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 24.5 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 54.3 mpg City: 50.4 mpg Highway: 57.6 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24.5 km/L Highway: 21.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 53.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 55.4 mpg | 22.7 km/L City: 23.6 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 49.6 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 52.3 mpg | 21.1 km/L City: 22.2 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 47.9 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 50.4 mpg | 20.4 km/L City: 21.4 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 46.3 mpg City: 42.8 mpg Highway: 49.6 mpg | 19.7 km/L City: 21.1 km/L Highway: 18.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive35d - 19'' & 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 47.1 mpg City: 42.2 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 17.9 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive20d - 18'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 56.5 mpg City: 52.3 mpg Highway: 58.9 mpg | 24 km/L City: 25 km/L Highway: 22.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive30d - 18'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2018) | 49.6 mpg City: 44.8 mpg Highway: 53.3 mpg | 21.1 km/L City: 22.7 km/L Highway: 19 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive20d - 18'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 54.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive30d - 18'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 48.7 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20.7 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive20d - 19'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 54.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive30d - 19'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 48.7 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20.7 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 52.3 mpg City: 48.7 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 20.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive30d - 20'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 47.1 mpg City: 42.8 mpg Highway: 49.6 mpg | 20 km/L City: 21.1 km/L Highway: 18.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive20d - 21'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 54.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series G01, From November 2017 X3 xDrive30d - 21'' wheels with run flat tyres Diesel Automatic (2018) | 48.7 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20.7 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 57.6 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 24.5 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 53.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 55.4 mpg | 22.7 km/L City: 23.6 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels Diesel Manual (2017) | 51.4 mpg City: 44.8 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 21.9 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 54.3 mpg City: 50.4 mpg Highway: 57.6 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24.5 km/L Highway: 21.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Manual (2017) | 52.3 mpg City: 46.3 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Manual (2017) | 55.4 mpg City: 48.7 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.6 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 20.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 49.6 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 52.3 mpg | 21.1 km/L City: 22.2 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 46.3 mpg City: 42.8 mpg Highway: 49.6 mpg | 19.7 km/L City: 21.1 km/L Highway: 18.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 47.9 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 50.4 mpg | 20.4 km/L City: 21.4 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive35d - 19'' & 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2017) | 47.1 mpg City: 42.2 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 17.9 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 53.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 55.4 mpg | 22.7 km/L City: 23.6 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 20'' wheels Diesel Manual (2016) | 51.4 mpg City: 44.8 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 21.9 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 54.3 mpg City: 50.4 mpg Highway: 57.6 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24.5 km/L Highway: 21.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Manual (2016) | 52.3 mpg City: 46.3 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 57.6 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 24.5 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Manual (2016) | 55.4 mpg City: 48.7 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.6 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 20.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 46.3 mpg City: 42.8 mpg Highway: 49.6 mpg | 19.7 km/L City: 21.1 km/L Highway: 18.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 7.5J x 17'', 18'' & 19'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 47.9 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 50.4 mpg | 20.4 km/L City: 21.4 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 8J x 17'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 49.6 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 52.3 mpg | 21.1 km/L City: 22.2 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive35d - 19'' & 20'' wheels Diesel Automatic (2016) | 47.1 mpg City: 42.2 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 17.9 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 55.4 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.6 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 56.5 mpg City: 50.4 mpg Highway: 61.4 mpg | 24 km/L City: 26.1 km/L Highway: 21.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 55.4 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.6 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 56.5 mpg City: 50.4 mpg Highway: 61.4 mpg | 24 km/L City: 26.1 km/L Highway: 21.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 55.4 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.6 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 56.5 mpg City: 50.4 mpg Highway: 61.4 mpg | 24 km/L City: 26.1 km/L Highway: 21.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 58.9 mpg City: 52.3 mpg Highway: 64.2 mpg | 25 km/L City: 27.3 km/L Highway: 22.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 sDrive18d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 60.1 mpg City: 52.3 mpg Highway: 65.7 mpg | 25.6 km/L City: 27.9 km/L Highway: 22.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 54.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 52.3 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 52.3 mpg City: 48.7 mpg Highway: 55.4 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 23.6 km/L Highway: 20.7 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 50.4 mpg City: 44.8 mpg Highway: 55.4 mpg | 21.4 km/L City: 23.6 km/L Highway: 19 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 54.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 52.3 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 54.3 mpg City: 49.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 21.1 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 52.3 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 56.5 mpg | 22.2 km/L City: 24 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 56.5 mpg City: 52.3 mpg Highway: 58.9 mpg | 24 km/L City: 25 km/L Highway: 22.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive20d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Manual (2015) | 54.3 mpg City: 47.9 mpg Highway: 60.1 mpg | 23.1 km/L City: 25.6 km/L Highway: 20.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 225/60 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 47.9 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 50.4 mpg | 20.4 km/L City: 21.4 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 46.3 mpg City: 42.8 mpg Highway: 49.6 mpg | 19.7 km/L City: 21.1 km/L Highway: 18.2 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 47.9 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 50.4 mpg | 20.4 km/L City: 21.4 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 245/50 R18 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 47.9 mpg City: 43.5 mpg Highway: 50.4 mpg | 20.4 km/L City: 21.4 km/L Highway: 18.5 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive30d - 245/55 R17 tyres front & rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 49.6 mpg City: 45.6 mpg Highway: 52.3 mpg | 21.1 km/L City: 22.2 km/L Highway: 19.4 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive35d - 245/40 R20 tyres front/ 275/35 R20 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 47.1 mpg City: 42.2 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 17.9 km/L |
| BMW X3 Series F25, From November 2010 X3 xDrive35d - 245/45 R19 tyres front/ 275/40 R19 tyres rear Diesel Automatic (2015) | 47.1 mpg City: 42.2 mpg Highway: 51.4 mpg | 20 km/L City: 21.9 km/L Highway: 17.9 km/L |
The 'real fuel consumption' shows you the amount of fuel your BMW X3 is consuming to travel a fixed distance. This is normally shown as L/100km. This figure shows you the amount of fuel consumed in litres for every 100kms travelled. This is the most commonly used figure for showing the fuel consumption of a vehicle. The formula to calculate it is:
(Litres of fuel used X 100) / Kilometers travelled = L/km.
Why not try our free online fuel consumption calculator and work out your own figures.
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