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BMW X3 Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2021
The BMW X3 Plug-in hybrid was last rated in the data for model year 2021, at 24 MPG combined.
- 24MPG combined
- $3,400a year in fuel
- 204g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 5th of 7 plug-in hybrid models, in the lower half.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $3,400.
Tailpipe CO2 is 204 g/mile for the most efficient version.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 21 and its highway rating 27: the highway figure is 6 higher. The data lists one version for 2021: X3 xDrive30e: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 xDrive30e: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 24 | 21 | 27 | $3,400 | 204 | 18 |
Year by year
The BMW X3 Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2020 and 2021: 24 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 204 | 26 |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 204 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Evoque | Gasoline | 22 | $3,750 | 2021 |
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Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.