2020 BMW 2 Series Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Coupe 8 trims listed ← 2019 2021 →

Fuel tank capacity

13.7gal · 52 L

The 2020 BMW 2 Series has a fuel tank capacity of 13.7 gallons (52 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 411–466 highway miles or 288–329 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

13.7 gal · Smaller than 82% of 2020 models we list.

Listed separately: 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (13.2 gal).

Highway range
411–466 mi
City range
288–329 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA combined
24–27 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

2020 BMW 2 Series fuel tank capacity by trim

What changes the tank sizeTap an option to filter the table

Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 8 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
230i 2dr Convertible 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 23 / 34Range 315 / 466 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 13.7 gal52 L 23 / 34 315 / 466 mi
230i 2dr Coupe 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 24 / 32Range 329 / 438 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 13.7 gal52 L 24 / 32 329 / 438 mi
230i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 21 / 31Range 288 / 425 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 13.7 gal52 L 21 / 31 288 / 425 mi
230i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 21 / 31Range 288 / 425 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 13.7 gal52 L 21 / 31 288 / 425 mi
M240i 2dr Convertible 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 22 / 30Range 301 / 411 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A RWD 13.7 gal52 L 22 / 30 301 / 411 mi
M240i 2dr Coupe 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 22 / 30Range 301 / 411 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A RWD 13.7 gal52 L 22 / 30 301 / 411 mi
M240i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 22 / 30Range 301 / 411 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A AWD 13.7 gal52 L 22 / 30 301 / 411 mi
M240i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 22 / 30Range 301 / 411 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A AWD 13.7 gal52 L 22 / 30 301 / 411 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2020 BMW 2 Series goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 25 MPG, a full 13.7-gallon tank covers about 343 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full13.7411301
3/410.3308226
1/26.9206151
1/43.410375
1/81.75138

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 600 gallons, roughly 44 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
24–27 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
324–361 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5–6 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2020 BMW 2 Series

$72.34 to fill the 13.7-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
13.7 galPremium$5.28$72.34$54.25

By region, 13.7-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$67.54
Midwest$5.37$73.57
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$62.61
Rocky Mountain$5.12$70.14
West Coast$6.08$83.30
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$87.13

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 13.7-gallon tank$72.34
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,168

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

2 Series tank size in other years

The 2020 2 Series uses the same 13.7 gal tank as every 2 Series since 2014.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2025 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2024 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2023 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2022 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2021 2 Series 13.7 gal 452 mi
2020 2 Series 13.7 gal 466 mi
2019 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2018 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2017 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2016 2 Series 13.7 gal 480 mi
2015 2 Series 13.7 gal 493 mi
BMW 2 Series fuel tank by model year

2020 BMW 2 Series vs similar 2020 coupes

The 2 Series has the smallest tank of the four 2020 coupes compared here: 13.7 gallons, against 19.8 for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

2020 modelTankLongest highway range
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 19.8 gal 554 mi
Jaguar F-TYPE 16.6–18.5 gal 518 mi
Porsche 911 16.9–17.6 gal 422 mi
BMW 2 Series 13.7 gal 466 mi

Other 2020 coupes of a similar size, one model per brand.

2020 BMW 2 Series fuel system recalls

None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2020 BMW 2 Series involve the fuel system.

All BMW fuel recalls Look up your tank by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2020 BMW 2 Series?

The 2020 BMW 2 Series holds 13.7 gallons (52 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2020 BMW 2 Series gas tank hold?

The 2020 BMW 2 Series tank holds 52 liters, or 13.7 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2020 BMW 2 Series gas tank?

No. RWD and AWD versions of the 2020 BMW 2 Series use the same 13.7 gal tank.

How far can a 2020 BMW 2 Series go on a full tank?

About 411–466 miles on the highway and 288–329 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2020 BMW 2 Series go on a quarter tank?

About 103 highway miles or 75 in town from the 13.7-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.4 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2020 BMW 2 Series take?

Premium unleaded (recommended). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2020 BMW 2 Series?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 13.7-gallon tank from empty costs $72.34. It ranges from $62.61 in the Gulf Coast to $87.13 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2020 BMW 2 Series?

About 85 pounds for the 13.7-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2020 BMW 2 Series have a bigger gas tank than the Jaguar F-TYPE?

No. The 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE holds up to 18.5 gallons; the 2020 BMW 2 Series holds up to 13.7.

Has the 2020 BMW 2 Series had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2020 BMW 2 Series involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (BMW fuel system recalls).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

Other 2020 BMW models