Does the 2020 BMW X5 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$313extra a year
- Premium listed for the sDrive40i RWD.
- All 5 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 47% of 129 SUVs (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive40i RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| xDrive40i AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| xDrive50i AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| M50i AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| M50i RWD | 4.4L | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | Premium |
| 2020 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Nexo | Blue FWD | Hydrogen |
| 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | S P250 AWD | Premium |
| 2020 Audi Q7 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | Premium |
| 2020 BMW X6 | sDrive40i RWD | Premium |
| 2020 GMC Yukon XL | SLE RWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree