2016 BMW X1
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 BMW X1 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 25 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 to $3,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 25-25 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 25 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,200-$3,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 349-349 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 8-8 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 X1 costs about $3,200 to $3,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,200. Over five years that is about $16,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this X1 configuration spends about $4,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The X1 sits roughly 4 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 X1 records tailpipe CO₂ of 349-349 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 8-8 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.