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BMW Z3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW Z3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW Z3 for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 6 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,830–$4,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 23 MPG in 1996.
BMW Z3 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (1996) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2001 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2000 | 19–20 | $4,020–$4,230 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
BMW Z3 generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
BMW Z3 MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–20 |
| 1998 | 18–24 |
| 1997 | 19–24 |
| 1996 | 23 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW Z3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW Z3 run 19–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which BMW Z3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a BMW Z3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,830–$4,230 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,830.
Has the BMW Z3's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 21 MPG in 2002, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 23 MPG.