Does the 2023 BMW X5 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$313extra a year
- Premium listed for the sDrive40i RWD.
- All 4 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) 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 | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| xDrive45e AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 15 to 18 | N/A | N/A |
| M50i AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | Premium |
| 2023 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Jeep Wagoneer | 4x2 | Regular |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 4WD | Premium |
| 2023 GMC Yukon XL | SLE RWD | Regular |
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | P250 S AWD | Premium |
| 2023 Hyundai Nexo | Blue FWD | Hydrogen |
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