2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d good on gas?
At up to 21 MPG combined, the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d is better than average for a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD — that class averages about 17.3 MPG across 2,078 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.
At today's AAA national average price — $4.78/gal for diesel gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $3,414/year (roughly $284/month, about $22.76 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 714 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, S6 automatic, AWD | DIESEL | 21 | $3,414 |
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | S6 automatic |
| Drive type | AWD |
| EPA body class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Fuel | Diesel |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.