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Originally Posted by Budge
I was expecting something in the high 30's, closer to the Euro specs. I was also expecting a govt rebate for buying a diesel, but that's not available for the 2014 models.
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The US EPA determines fuel economy estimates differently than the European countries. Most experts agree that the European ratings are overly optimistic.
Also, keep in mind that the X5 weighs around 5000 pounds and BMW buyers expect decent performance. I'm not sure high 30s mpgs are possible with current technology given those parameters.