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- MY2003–2026
BMW Z4 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
22 model years · 2003–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW Z4 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW Z4 for 22 model years, 2003 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–28 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 22–28 MPG combined and costing $2,870–$3,730 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2026 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 28 MPG.
BMW Z4 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2026 Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 22–28 | $2,870–$3,730 |
| 2025 | 22–28 | $2,870–$3,730 |
| 2024 | 26–28 | $2,870–$3,100 |
| 2023 | 26–28 | $2,870–$3,100 |
| 2022 | 25–28 | $2,880–$3,270 |
| 2021 | 25–28 | $2,910–$3,160 |
| 2020 | 26–27 | $2,950–$3,040 |
| 2019 | 28 | $2,910 |
| 2012-2016 Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 19–26 | $3,070–$4,120 |
| 2015 | 19–26 | $3,070–$4,120 |
| 2014 | 19–26 | $3,080–$4,120 |
| 2013 | 19–26 | $3,080–$4,150 |
| 2012 | 19–27 | $3,010–$4,150 |
| 2009-2011 Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 19–22 | $3,680–$4,160 |
| 2010 | 20–22 | $3,650–$4,020 |
| 2009 | 20–22 | $3,650–$4,020 |
| 2006-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 18–22 | $3,650–$4,460 |
| 2007 | 17–22 | $3,650–$4,730 |
| 2006 | 17–21 | $3,830–$4,730 |
| 2003-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2004 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2003 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
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 Z4 generations
5 generations between 2003 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW Z4's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW Z4 run 17–28 MPG across model years 2003 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 22–28 MPG.
Which BMW Z4 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 BMW Z4 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 28 MPG.
How much does a BMW Z4 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,870–$3,730 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,870.
Has the BMW Z4's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2003 to 28 MPG in 2026, 7 MPG more.
Which BMW Z4 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2024. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.