Does the 2021 BMW X3 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$267extra a year
- Premium listed for the sDrive30i RWD.
- All 4 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| xDrive30i AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| xDrive30e AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| M40i AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW X3 | sDrive30i RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC | GLC 300 RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Audi Q5 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | S AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | RWD | Premium |
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