BMW · Standard SUVs · Plug-in hybrid
BMW XM: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the BMW XM is rated at 14 MPG combined, tied for 89th of 90 standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter.
- 14MPG combinedtied 89th of 90 in class
- $5,850a year in fueltied 89th of 90 in class
- 263g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the plug-in hybrid models of its class it is 9th of 9 plug-in hybrid standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 23 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs together.
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 28th of 29 plug-in hybrid models, in the bottom quarter.
Within the 23 BMW models rated for 2026 it is tied for 22nd on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 28 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Aston Martin DBX 727 at 16 MPG.
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
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $5,850 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon. That is $2,475 more than the standard SUVs median of $3,375.
Tailpipe CO2 is 263 g/mile, 124 g/mile below the standard SUVs median of 387.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 12 and its highway rating 17: the highway figure is 5 higher. The data lists one version for 2026: XM Label: 4.4 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM Label: 4.4 L, 8 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 14 | 12 | 17 | $5,850 | 263 | 30 |
Year by year
The BMW XM is in the data for 4 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2023 and 2026: 14 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14 | 14 | $5,850 | 263 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 14 | 14 | $5,850 | 255 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 | 14 | $5,850 | 244 | 22 |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 | 14 | $5,850 | 244 | 21 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce Cullinan | Gasoline | 14 | $5,850 | 2026 |
| Aston Martin DBX 727 | Gasoline | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Audi RS Q8 | Hybrid | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Bentley Bentayga | Gasoline | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Cadillac Escalade | Gasoline | 17 | $4,850 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Standard SUVs, Plug-in hybrid, BMW, Plug-in hybrid standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.