BMW Z4 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW Z4 model year from 2003 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Z4 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 28 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW Z4 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $75,963 | 48 listings |
| 2025 | 22–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $46,599 | 57 listings |
| 2024 | 26–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $59,990 | 43 listings |
| 2023 | 26–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $45,488 | 30 listings |
| 2022 | 25–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $38,998 | 29 listings |
| 2021 | 25–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $33,480 | 17 listings |
| 2020 | 26–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $29,998 | 14 listings |
| 2019 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $31,893 | 20 listings |
| 2016 | 19–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $25,775 | 7 listings |
| 2015 | 19–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $21,790 | 10 listings |
| 2014 | 19–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 19–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 19–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 19–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 17–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 17–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20–21 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
2026 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2026 Z4 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 28 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $75,963 on VehiSales (48 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2025 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2025 Z4 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 28 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $46,599 on VehiSales (57 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2024 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2024 Z4 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $59,990 on VehiSales (43 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2023 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2023 Z4 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $45,488 on VehiSales (30 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2022 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2022 Z4 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $38,998 on VehiSales (29 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2021 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2021 Z4 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $33,480 on VehiSales (17 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2020 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2020 Z4 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $29,998 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Z4 M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2019 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2019 Z4 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $31,893 on VehiSales (20 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2016 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2016 Z4 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $25,775 on VehiSales (7 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2015 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2015 Z4 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $21,790 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2014 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2014 Z4 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2013 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2013 Z4 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2012 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2012 Z4 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2011 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2011 Z4 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive30i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2010 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2010 Z4 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive30i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2009 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2009 Z4 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive30i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2008 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2008 Z4 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 3.0i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 M Coupe | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Z4 M Roadster | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2007 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2007 Z4 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 3.0i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Z4 3.0i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 M Roadster | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Z4 M Coupe | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2006 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2006 Z4 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 3.0si Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0si | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 3.0i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 M Roadster | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Z4 M Coupe | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2005 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2005 Z4 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2004 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2004 Z4 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2003 BMW Z4: engines & MPG
The 2003 Z4 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Z4 Roadster | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW Z4 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Z4 range from 21 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 BMW Z4 have?
The 2026 Z4 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW Z4 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas Z4 version specifies premium gasoline.
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