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Does the 2020 BMW X3 need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$267extra a year

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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 X3: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
sDrive30i RWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
xDrive30i AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
xDrive30e AWD2.0L 4cylPremium24$1,600$1,900
M40i AWD3.0L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983

Rivals

2020 BMW X3 and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 BMW X3sDrive30i RWDPremium
2020 Alfa Romeo StelvioRWDPremium
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 RWDPremium
2020 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueP250 S AWDPremium
2020 Lincoln NautilusFWDRegular
2020 Chevrolet TahoeCommercial 4WDRegular
2020 Audi Q545 TFSI Premium AWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

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