Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5 MPG

Chart is based on 3 fuel economy reports for the Tesla Model S and 103 fuel economy reports for the BMW X5.

Tesla Model S MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	90	0	10	65	86.7

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Tesla Model S Electric Fuel Economy

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr Hatch 373-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	lead	none	0	33	66	1	60	10.0
2012	4dr Hatch 416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	10	10	10	70	110	18.4

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BMW X5 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr SUV turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	5	90	5	40	16.0
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	40	10	50	120	27.7
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	10	90	75	24.5
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	20	55	15	10	90	21.8
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	80	5	5	60	19.2
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	4	34	28	35	75	22.8
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	7	38	32	22	79	21.2
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2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	10	70	20	100	21.8
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	69	20	9	64	21.9
2009	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	30	40	25	90	14.4
2008	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	9	18	68	63	21.2
2007	4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	0	57	40	70	16.0
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	25	0	33	43	86	18.9
2006	4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	19	22	13	46	61	17.5
2006	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	13	33	43	62	19.3
2005	4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	16	24	13	47	86	18.2
2005	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	50	2	49	73	19.4
2004	4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	5	30	63	70	17.0
2004	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	20	20	20	40	70	17.8
2004	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	40	60	60	20.0
2003	4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	3	20	37	41	75	16.7
2003	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	15	21	58	75	20.9
2002	4dr SUV 340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	10	40	40	60	14.2
2002	4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	35	3	60	62	17.4
2002	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	33	32	2	34	65	19.0
2001	4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	25	2	72	67	20.6

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	If the Tesla Model had a conventional gas-powered engine, few people would care about it. Plenty of established companies offer stylish, powerful, and luxurious sedans. Why place a $70,000+ bet on a new car from a new company? The reason just about everyone (and their mom) has heard of this upstart car company and its first completely in-house product is that the Model S, with its battery-powered electric motor, was engineered to render conventional cars passe. For anyone who must have the latest tech, it is the car to get. Two battery sizes are offered, 60 kWh and 85 kWh, the latter an additional $10,000. (A 40-kWh battery--actually a 60-kWh pack electronically limited to two-thirds of its capacity--was initially offered, but few early adopters opted for it and it has been discontinued.) The EPA rates the former for the equivalent of 94 mpg city, 97 mpg highway, the latter for 88/90. For reference, the much smaller, far less powerful Nissan LEAF is rated 129/102, considerably better in city (actually suburban) driving but not much more efficient on the highway. Among gas-powered competitors, the Audi A7 is rated 18/28 and the more powerful S7 is rated 17/27. Tesla's big advantage over other electric cars involves their shared primary limitation, range. In EPA testing, the LEAF's range was 75 miles, and other electrics in its price and size range manage about the same. In the same test, the two Model S packs achieved 208 and 265 miles, respectively. (Note: Range is significantly shorter for all electric cars in cold weather or when running the A/C.) Consider cost per mile, and the Tesla's fuel economy seems even better. At the national daytime average of 12 cents per kWh, the cost per mile is about four cents. (Charge at night, when rates are often discounted, and it's even less.) In comparison, an Audi A7 or S7 has a fuel cost of nearly twenty cents per mile. The average driver can save over $2,000 a year by driving a Model S. The major downside of the Tesla's electric powertrain (beyond purchase price) is the time required to charge its battery pack. With twin onboard chargers ($1,500) and a high-powered wall chargers ($1,200 plus installation) each 62 miles of range requires an hour. Easily practical for typical daily driving, but not for long-distance travel. For long-distance travel, Tesla is building a network of "Superchargers" and battery swapping stations. The Superchargers can provide half a full charge in 20 minutes. Free use of these is a $2,000 option with the regular pack and included in the price of the larger one. You'll be able to have the battery swapped in as little as 90 seconds. But the swap will cost $60 to $80 and you'll have to stop on the return trip to have the original pack re-installed or pay an additional charge. These stations will make long-distance travel feasible, but it will still be less convenient and/or more expensive than in a gas-powered car. see full Tesla Model S review

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BMW X5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Diesel engine, 24 MPG highway, 600 miles per tank see full BMW X5 review
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than our 6 cyl Grand Cherokee by far see full BMW X5 review

BMW X5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	like many other SUV it consume more fuel, but I know the EPA before buying the X5. see full BMW X5 review
2008	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	poor compared to diesel see full BMW X5 review
2006	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3.0L i6 is rather underpowered, and it's hard for me to squeeze even 22 mpg out of my X5. Most of the time, I get close to 20. Most V8 X5s from this generation get 16-18 mpg. see full BMW X5 review
2004	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I get a consistant 16.6mpg. Mostly in town driving. see full BMW X5 review
2003	4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A gas drinker~~~ even considered its engine litre~~~ see full BMW X5 review
2002	4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It gets about 16 mpg in town and about 19-20 on the highway. For the amount of performance I should not complain but I would love a SUV that got about 30 see full BMW X5 review
2001	4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Horrible mileage. see full BMW X5 review