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2000-2002 BMW Z3 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 BMW Z3 at a glance
The 2000-2002 BMW Z3 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 BMW Z3 by model year
What the 2002 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$319
$3,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.38
Per 100 miles
$25.53
Five years
$19,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$630less a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 BMW Z3 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 BMW Z3 MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $3,830, $190 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Roadster 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 BMW Z3 MPG
19–20 MPG · $4,020–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Coupe 2.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Coupe 2.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Roadster 2.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Roadster 2.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,560 in California and $3,320 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $4,560
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,780
- Florida $3,490
- Texas $3,320
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1996)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 BMW Z3 get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 BMW Z3 at 19–21 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 BMW Z3?
The Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 BMW Z3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 BMW Z3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,830 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,830–$4,230 a year. That is a $400 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 BMW Z3 100 miles?
About $25.53 per 100 miles for the Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.53 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 BMW Z3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 BMW Z3 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,830 a year to fuel, $630 less than the class median of $4,460, and less than 7 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 47 rated two-seater configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 BMW Z3 different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2002 against 6 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 BMW Z3 for that year.