2024 BMW X3 M Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

17.2gal · 65 L

The 2024 BMW X3 M has a fuel tank capacity of 17.2 gallons (65 liters).

A full tank is good for roughly 344 highway miles or 258 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

17.2 gal · Smaller than 57% of 2024 models we list.

Listed separately: 2024 BMW X3 (17.2 gal).

Highway range
344 mi
City range
258 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
EPA combined
17 MPG
EPA size class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

2024 BMW X3 M fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
4dr SUV AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A · AWD MPG 15 / 20Range 258 / 344 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A AWD 17.2 gal65 L 15 / 20 258 / 344 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 2024 BMW X3 M 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 17 MPG, a full 17.2-gallon tank covers about 292 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full17.2344258
3/412.9258193
1/28.6172129
1/44.38665
1/82.24332

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 882 gallons, roughly 51 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
17 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
519 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
3 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2024 BMW X3 M

$90.82 to fill the 17.2-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
17.2 galPremium$5.28$90.82$68.11

By region, 17.2-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$84.80
Midwest$5.37$92.36
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$78.60
Rocky Mountain$5.12$88.06
West Coast$6.08$104.58
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$109.39

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

  • 17.2-gallon tank$90.82
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,659

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

X3 M tank size in other years

The 2024 X3 M uses the same 17.2 gal tank as every X3 M since 2020.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2024 X3 M 17.2 gal 344 mi
2023 X3 M 17.2 gal 344 mi
2022 X3 M 17.2 gal 344 mi
2021 X3 M 17.2 gal 327 mi
2020 X3 M 17.2 gal 327 mi
BMW X3 M fuel tank by model year

2024 BMW X3 M vs similar 2024 SUVs

At 17.2 gallons, the X3 M's largest tank ranks sixth of the seven 2024 SUVs compared here. The Jaguar F-PACE carries the most (21.9 gal) and the Porsche Macan the least (17.1 gal).

2024 modelTankLongest highway range
Jaguar F-PACE 21.9 gal 591 mi
Land Rover Range Rover Velar 21.6 gal 562 mi
Volvo XC60 18.8 gal 526 mi
Audi SQ5 Sportback 18.5 gal 444 mi
Genesis GV70 17.4 gal 487 mi
BMW X3 M 17.2 gal 344 mi
Porsche Macan 17.1 gal 428 mi

Other 2024 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2024 BMW X3 M?

The 2024 BMW X3 M holds 17.2 gallons (65 liters).

How many gallons and liters does the 2024 BMW X3 M gas tank hold?

The 2024 BMW X3 M tank holds 65 liters, or 17.2 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2024 BMW X3 M go on a full tank?

About 344 miles on the highway and 258 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 2024 BMW X3 M go on a quarter tank?

About 86 highway miles or 65 in town from the 17.2-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2024 BMW X3 M take?

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

How much does it cost to fill up a 2024 BMW X3 M?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 17.2-gallon tank from empty costs $90.82. It ranges from $78.60 in the Gulf Coast to $109.39 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2024 BMW X3 M?

About 107 pounds for the 17.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2024 BMW X3 M have a bigger gas tank than the Volvo XC60?

No. The 2024 Volvo XC60 holds up to 18.8 gallons; the 2024 BMW X3 M holds up to 17.2.

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).

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