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BMW X3 2014 fuel consumption

BMW X3 from 2014 to 2017 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 26% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Since 2014 the BMW X3 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersBMW X3All carmakersBMW X3
2014+26%+41% +30%+39%
Show all years
2015+27%+41% +33%+39%
2016+28%+41% +36%+39%
2017+28%+41% +38%+39%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of BMW X3.

2014 - 2017

BMW X3 2014 F25 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines22.5 MPG
10.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+41%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines43.3 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines31.2 MPG
7.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+39%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a BMW X3 2014 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW X3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the BMW X3 advertised fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW X3 2014 2.0 20d xDrive 190 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW X3 with 3.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (BMW X3 2014 3.0 30d xDrive 258 HP 4x4).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X3 2014 2.0 20i sDrive 184 HP automatic 33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km
24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km+39%
BMW X3 2014 2.0 20i xDrive 184 HP 4x4 manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
BMW X3 2014 2.0 20i xDrive 184 HP 4x4 automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+39%
BMW X3 2014 2.0 28i xDrive 245 HP 4x4 automatic 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
21.0 MPG
11.2 l/100km+53%
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X3 2014 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP manual 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+36%
BMW X3 2014 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+35%
BMW X3 2014 2.0 20d xDrive 190 HP 4x4 manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+35%
BMW X3 2014 2.0 20d xDrive 190 HP 4x4 automatic 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+46%
3.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X3 2014 3.0 35i xDrive 306 HP 4x4 automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
21.6 MPG
10.9 l/100km+31%
3.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X3 2014 3.0 30d xDrive 258 HP 4x4 automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+39%
BMW X3 2014 3.0 35d xDrive 313 HP 4x4 automatic 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+42%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.