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Does the 2020 BMW M5 need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$424extra a year

Pick another car

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 BMW M5: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
AWD4.4L 8cylPremium17$2,259$2,682
Competition AWD4.4L 8cylPremium17$2,259$2,682

Rivals

2020 BMW M5 and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 BMW M5AWDPremium
2020 Maserati QuattroporteS RWDPremium
2020 Cadillac CT6-VAWDPremium
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassS 450 RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked