2025 BMW X5 sDrive40iFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i

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City
23
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium Hybrid
City
23
Hwy
27
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
360 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 BMW X5 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
56
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems56 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 56 owner complaints for the 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i. Top reported issues include brakes, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
27
Electrical System
7
Power Train
7
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
6
Visibility / Wipers
4
Engine
4
Speed Control
3
Steering
3

2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i problems by category: Brakes: 27 complaints, Electrical System: 7 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 6 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints.

14
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 12/04/2025ODI#11703128
The vehicle shut off and would not start while at a stop light. It is new: under one year old and still within warranty. The error was a “Restart not possible. Drivetrain fault” as shown in the pictur…
Power TrainFiled: 09/14/2025ODI#11687159
While driving this new 2025 BMW X5 M60i vehicle with only 6200 miles, all of a sudden battery failure indicator came on in the middle of traffic, followed by drivetrain failure / malfunction indicator…
BrakesFiled: 10/22/2024ODI#11621214
I went to BMW of Atlantic City to purchase a BMW X5 2024 in April 2024. We ordered the 2024 vehicle and when we went back to sign the papers were told we were getting the first of the 2025 productio…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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