2018 BMW 4 Series Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

15.8gal · 60 L

The 2018 BMW 4 Series has a fuel tank capacity of 15.8 gallons (60 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 458–537 highway miles or 316–379 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

15.8 gal · Smaller than 71% of 2018 models we list.

Listed separately: 2018 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (15.8 gal).

Highway range
458–537 mi
City range
316–379 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA combined
23–27 MPG
EPA size class
Compact Cars

2018 BMW 4 Series fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 8 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
430i 2dr Convertible 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 24 / 34Range 379 / 537 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 15.8 gal60 L 24 / 34 379 / 537 mi
430i 2dr Coupe 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 24 / 34Range 379 / 537 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 15.8 gal60 L 24 / 34 379 / 537 mi
430i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 22 / 32Range 348 / 506 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 15.8 gal60 L 22 / 32 348 / 506 mi
430i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 23 / 33Range 363 / 521 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A AWD 15.8 gal60 L 23 / 33 363 / 521 mi
440i 2dr Convertible 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 21 / 29Range 332 / 458 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A RWD 15.8 gal60 L 21 / 29 332 / 458 mi
440i 2dr Coupe 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 21 / 32Range 332 / 506 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A RWD 15.8 gal60 L 21 / 32 332 / 506 mi
440i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 20 / 29Range 316 / 458 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A AWD 15.8 gal60 L 20 / 29 316 / 458 mi
440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 21 / 31Range 332 / 490 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A AWD 15.8 gal60 L 21 / 31 332 / 490 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 2018 BMW 4 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 27 MPG, a full 15.8-gallon tank covers about 427 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full15.8537379
3/411.9403284
1/27.9269190
1/44.013495
1/82.06747

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 556 gallons, roughly 35 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
23–27 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
324–382 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5–6 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2018 BMW 4 Series

$83.42 to fill the 15.8-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
15.8 galPremium$5.28$83.42$62.57

By region, 15.8-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$77.89
Midwest$5.37$84.85
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$72.21
Rocky Mountain$5.12$80.90
West Coast$6.08$96.06
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$100.49

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

  • 15.8-gallon tank$83.42
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,933

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

4 Series tank size in other years

The 2018 4 Series uses the same 15.8 gal tank as every 4 Series since 2014.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2023 4 Series 15.6 gal 530 mi
2022 4 Series 15.6 gal 530 mi
2021 4 Series 15.6 gal 530 mi
2020 4 Series 15.8 gal 537 mi
2019 4 Series 15.8 gal 537 mi
2018 4 Series 15.8 gal 537 mi
2017 4 Series 15.8 gal 537 mi
2016 4 Series 15.8 gal 553 mi
2015 4 Series 15.8 gal 553 mi
2014 4 Series 15.8 gal 553 mi
BMW 4 Series fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

2018 BMW 4 Series vs similar 2018 coupes

At 15.8 gallons, the 4 Series's largest tank ranks third of the four 2018 coupes compared here. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class carries the most (19.8 gal) and the Audi S5 the least (15.3 gal).

2018 modelTankLongest highway range
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 19.8 gal 554 mi
Jaguar F-TYPE 18.5 gal 555 mi
BMW 4 Series 15.8 gal 537 mi
Audi S5 15.3 gal 459 mi

Other 2018 coupes of a similar size, one model per brand.

2018 BMW 4 Series fuel system recalls

None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 BMW 4 Series involve the fuel system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2018 BMW 4 Series?

The 2018 BMW 4 Series holds 15.8 gallons (60 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2018 BMW 4 Series gas tank hold?

The 2018 BMW 4 Series tank holds 60 liters, or 15.8 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2018 BMW 4 Series gas tank?

No. RWD and AWD versions of the 2018 BMW 4 Series use the same 15.8 gal tank.

How far can a 2018 BMW 4 Series go on a full tank?

About 458–537 miles on the highway and 316–379 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 2018 BMW 4 Series go on a quarter tank?

About 134 highway miles or 95 in town from the 15.8-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2018 BMW 4 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 2018 BMW 4 Series?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 15.8-gallon tank from empty costs $83.42. It ranges from $72.21 in the Gulf Coast to $100.49 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2018 BMW 4 Series?

About 98 pounds for the 15.8-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2018 BMW 4 Series have a bigger gas tank than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

No. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class holds up to 19.8 gallons; the 2018 BMW 4 Series holds up to 15.8.

Has the 2018 BMW 4 Series had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 BMW 4 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).

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