Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 22.5 US gallons/85 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

X5 xDrive50i/X6 xDrive50i: reserve capacity of approx. 3.2 gallons/12 liters.

At the latest, refuel when the range drops Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel when the range drops below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage may occur.◀

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