suv2014–present

BMW X4 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

A sporty SUV coupe cousin of the X3. Offering distinctive styling, sharp handling, and competent diesel cruising range.

TL;DR

30 MPG

Real-world petrol

41 MPG

Real-world diesel

65L

Tank capacity

£88.92

Full tank (petrol)

20.7p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The BMW X4 achieves an estimated 30 MPG (petrol) and 41 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 65-litre tank completely costs approximately £88.92 (petrol) or £92.36 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

30

Real-world MPG

Petrol

36.2

Official WLTP

Petrol

41

Real-world MPG

Diesel

48.7

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£1036£788
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1534£1166
10,000 miles/yr£2073£1576
15,000 miles/yr£3109£2363
20,000 miles/yr£4146£3151
Full tank (65L)£88.92£92.36
Cost per mile20.7p15.8p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the X4 compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your X4

Select Eco Pro mode to activate coasting function on motorways.

Avoid carrying heavy items in the cargo compartment.

Maintain a smooth driving style to maximize the benefit of the car's aerodynamic design.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a BMW X4 achieving ~30 MPG real-world, if you fill 52 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£5.20

Gross saving on fuel

£0.62

Cost of 3-mile detour

£4.58

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 25 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

xDrive20i 184xDrive20d 190xDrive30d 265

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the BMW X4?

The BMW X4 achieves approximately 30 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 36.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 41 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a BMW X4?

The BMW X4 has a fuel tank of 65 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £88.92. Diesel costs approximately £92.36 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a BMW X4?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a BMW X4 costs approximately £1534 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2073. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a BMW X4?

In a BMW X4 doing ~30 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 52-litre fill nets approximately £4.58 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 25 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the BMW X4 cost per mile in fuel?

The BMW X4 costs approximately 20.7p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.21 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the BMW X4?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the BMW X4 is 36.2 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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