The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · San Diego, CA
2023 BMW X5
4.4L V8 Premium AWD M · 22 gal tank · 15 MPG · manufacturer spec
$107–$126
typical fill → full tank · 22 galAt $5.75/gal, this tank gets you about 330 miles.
Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026
12-week state trend
+$0.32 over 12 wk
Local context
San Diego runs at $5.75/gal this week — about 38.4% above the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2023 BMW X5's 15 MPG returns roughly 2.6 miles per dollar (66.7 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a San Diego driver spends about $4,598 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $4,598 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $2,862 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,736 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$107–$126
typical → full · 330 mi/tank
Per gallon
$5.75
EIA CA state weekly
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$383.20
66.7 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$4598
800 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 22 gal × $5.75/gal = $126.46
- Miles per tank = 22 × 15 = 330
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 15 × $5.75 = $4598
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