2008 BMW X5 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 BMW X5 (16–18 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.8 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
16–18 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,550–$5,150
Configurations
2

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2008 BMW X5. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive152118$4,550—
8-cyl 4.8 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive141916$5,150—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2008 BMW X5 (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
X5 3.0si4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline152118$4,550
X5 4.8i4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)84.8Premium Gasoline141916$5,150

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2008 BMW X5?

According to EPA data, the 2008 BMW X5 is rated at 16–18 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2008 BMW X5 have?

The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2008 BMW X5 use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 BMW X5?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,550 to $5,150.