BMW Z3 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW Z3 model year from 1996 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Z3 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

BMW Z3 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2002 19–21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
2001 19–21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
2000 19–20 MPG 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl — —
1999 19–20 MPG 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl — —
1998 18–24 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl — —
1997 19–24 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl — —
1996 23 MPG 1.9L 4-cyl — —

2002 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 2002 Z3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 26 21 MPG
Z3 Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 26 21 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 17 24 20 MPG
Z3 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG

2001 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 2001 Z3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 26 21 MPG
Z3 Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 26 21 MPG
Z3 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 24 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 17 23 19 MPG

2000 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 2000 Z3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Coupe 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Coupe 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 24 19 MPG

1999 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 1999 Z3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Coupe 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Coupe 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG

1998 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 1998 Z3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 29 24 MPG
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

1997 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 1997 Z3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 20 29 24 MPG
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 20 28 23 MPG
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG

1996 BMW Z3: engines & MPG

The 1996 Z3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG
Z3 Roadster 1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a BMW Z3 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Z3 range from 20 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.

What engines does the 2002 BMW Z3 have?

The 2002 Z3 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the BMW Z3 require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, BMW Z3 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/z3.

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