2012 BMW X5 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 BMW X5 (14–21 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline, Diesel
Combined MPG
14–21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,350–$5,850
Configurations
4

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 2012 BMW X5. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 3.0 L · Diesel · All-Wheel Drive192621$4,550—
6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive162319$4,350—
8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive12–1417–2014–16$5,150–$5,850—

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 2012 BMW X5 (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
X5 xDrive35dAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Diesel192621$4,550
X5 xDrive35iAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)63.0Premium Gasoline162319$4,350
X5 xDrive50iAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)84.4Premium Gasoline142016$5,150
X5 xDriveMAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)84.4Premium Gasoline121714$5,850

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2012 BMW X5?

According to EPA data, the 2012 BMW X5 is rated at 14–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2012 BMW X5 have?

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

What fuel type does the 2012 BMW X5 use?

It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Diesel.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 BMW X5?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,350 to $5,850.