2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Hatchback 3 trims listed ← 2016

Fuel tank capacity

18.5gal · 70 L

The 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo has a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons (70 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 444–500 highway miles or 278–352 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

18.5 gal · Bigger than 50% of 2017 models we list.

Listed separately: 2017 BMW 5 Series (18.0 gal).

Highway range
444–500 mi
City range
278–352 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
Tank sizes
1
Trims
3

2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 3 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
535i 4dr Hatchback 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · RWD MPG 19 / 27Range 352 / 500 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 19 / 27 352 / 500 mi
535i xDrive 4dr Hatchback AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 18 / 26Range 333 / 481 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A AWD 18.5 gal70 L 18 / 26 333 / 481 mi
550i xDrive 4dr Hatchback AWD 4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 15 / 24Range 278 / 444 mi 4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A AWD 18.5 gal70 L 15 / 24 278 / 444 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 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 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 22 MPG, a full 18.5-gallon tank covers about 407 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full18.5500352
3/413.9375264
1/29.3250176
1/44.612588
1/82.36244

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 682 gallons, roughly 37 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.

What it costs to fill up a 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

$97.68 to fill the 18.5-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
18.5 galPremium$5.28$97.68$73.26

By region, 18.5-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$91.20
Midwest$5.37$99.34
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$84.55
Rocky Mountain$5.12$94.72
West Coast$6.08$112.48
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$117.66

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

  • 18.5-gallon tank$97.68
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,600

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

5 Series Gran Turismo tank size in other years

The 2017 5 Series Gran Turismo uses the same 18.5 gal tank as every 5 Series Gran Turismo since 2010.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2017 5 Series Gran Turismo 18.5 gal 500 mi
2016 5 Series Gran Turismo 18.5 gal 518 mi
2015 5 Series Gran Turismo 18.5 gal 518 mi
2014 5 Series Gran Turismo 18.5 gal 518 mi
2013 5 Series Gran Turismo 18.5 gal 555 mi
2012 5 Series Gran Turismo 18.5 gal 518 mi
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo fuel tank by model year

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo?

The 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo holds 18.5 gallons (70 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo gas tank hold?

The 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo tank holds 70 liters, or 18.5 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo gas tank?

No. AWD and RWD versions of the 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo use the same 18.5 gal tank.

How far can a 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo go on a full tank?

About 444–500 miles on the highway and 278–352 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 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo go on a quarter tank?

About 125 highway miles or 88 in town from the 18.5-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo take?

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

How much does it cost to fill up a 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 18.5-gallon tank from empty costs $97.68. It ranges from $84.55 in the Gulf Coast to $117.66 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo?

About 115 pounds for the 18.5-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Sources

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

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