BMW Fuel Efficiency: The 2026 Lineup at BMW of Macon
Fuel economy varies widely across BMW's 2026 lineup, from a 21-mpg BMW X5 to a BMW iX3 rated for 434 miles per charge. Drivers commuting from Warner Robins into Macon for work each day feel that difference at the pump or charging station, so BMW of Macon created this guide to lay out what you can expect from each model.
BMW SUVs
The BMW X1 and BMW X2 top the SUV group, both built on the same efficient four-cylinder. Move up to the BMW X5 or BMW X6 and mileage drops with the added weight and power. The BMW X7 offers a range comparable to the BMW X5 despite the extra row of seats. On the electric side, the BMW iX3 covers 434 miles on a full charge, the longest range of any SUV in the lineup.
BMW X1 | Up to 28 mpg combined |
BMW X2 | Up to 28 mpg combined |
BMW X3 | 27 to 29 mpg combined |
BMW X5 | 21 to 23 mpg combined |
BMW X6 | 21 to 23 mpg combined |
BMW X7 | Low-to-mid 20s mpg combined |
BMW XM | Plug-in hybrid V8, electric-assisted efficiency beyond standalone V8 SUVs |
BMW iX3 | Up to 434 miles max range, up to 118 MPGe combined |
BMW iX | Up to 364 miles max range, up to 88 MPGe combined |
BMW Coupes, Sedans, and Wagon
The BMW 330i and BMW 530i post the best numbers in their classes, at up to 31 mpg combined. The BMW i4 more than doubles that in equivalent terms, rated up to 118 MPGe with a 333-mile range. The BMW i5 and BMW i7 both deliver range figures in the low 300s. Current offers on these models are posted under BMW Specials.
BMW 2 Series | Mid-to-high 20s mpg combined |
BMW 3 Series | 27 to 31 mpg combined |
BMW 4 Series | Comparable to the BMW 3 Series, high 20s mpg combined |
BMW 5 Series | 28 to 31 mpg combined |
BMW 7 Series | 27 to 28 mpg combined (740i) |
BMW i4 | Up to 333 miles max range, up to 118 MPGe combined |
BMW i5 | Up to 310 miles max range |
BMW i7 | Up to 314 miles max range |
BMW 5 Series Touring | Comparable to the BMW 5 Series sedan |
BMW M5 Touring | Plug-in hybrid performance wagon, electric-assisted efficiency |
BMW M Performance Models
The BMW M division is primarily focused on performance-oriented variants, which consume more fuel by design. The BMW M2, BMW M3, and BMW M4 all share the same twin-turbo inline-six and land within a mile of each other, with all-wheel-drive (AWD) variants running a mile or two behind their rear-wheel-drive (RWD) counterparts. The BMW M5 breaks that pattern as the only plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the group. On gas power alone, it's the thirstiest M model at 14 mpg combined, but its roughly 25 to 29 miles of electric-only range bring that up to 47 MPGe combined when both power sources are considered.
BMW M2 | 19 mpg combined |
BMW M3 | 18 to 19 mpg combined |
BMW M4 | 18 to 19 mpg combined |
BMW M5 | 14 mpg combined on gas, 47 MPGe combined in hybrid mode |
Frequently Asked Questions
The BMW X1 leads the SUV lineup, reaching up to 28 mpg combined.
The BMW iX3 tops the lineup at up to 434 miles on a full charge.
MPGe measures how far an electric vehicle travels on energy equivalent to one gallon of gasoline, letting buyers compare EVs against gas models directly.
Yes. The larger engine and added weight of the BMW X5 bring its combined rating down to roughly 21 to 23 mpg, compared to 27 to 29 mpg for the BMW X3.
Both post similar efficiency ratings, yet the BMW i5 edges ahead slightly, given its smaller footprint.
Both. It's a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant that pairs a twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor to improve efficiency on shorter trips.
The BMW 3 Series edges out the BMW 5 Series slightly, reaching up to 31 mpg combined in rear-wheel-drive form.
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