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2009-2011 BMW Z4 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19–22 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, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2011 BMW Z4 at a glance
The 2009-2011 BMW Z4 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 19–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $3,680 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010 and 2011.
2009-2011 BMW Z4 by model year
What the 2011 sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$307
$3,680 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.13
Per 100 miles
$24.53
Five years
$18,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$260less a year
Class median $3,940 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 BMW Z4 MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,680, $30 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,680 |
| sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,700 |
| sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,780 |
| sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,160 |
| sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,160 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 BMW Z4 MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,020/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
| sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
| sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 BMW Z4 MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,650–$4,020/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
| sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,650 |
| sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| sDrive35i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
4 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 sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,390 in California and $3,190 in Texas, a $1,200 difference.
- California $4,390
- Washington $4,130
- New York $3,640
- Florida $3,360
- Texas $3,190
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Closest combined MPG among MY2011 two-seater models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2011 BMW Z4 get?
EPA rates the 2009-2011 BMW Z4 at 19–22 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG (18 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2011 BMW Z4?
Every model year of the 2009-2011 BMW Z4 tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2011 BMW Z4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010 and 2011.
How does the 2009-2011 BMW Z4 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2008 BMW Z4) is rated 17–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$4,730 a year to fuel; the 2009-2011 model is rated 19–22 MPG and costs $3,650–$4,160 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 BMW Z4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,680 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,680–$4,160 a year. That is a $480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 BMW Z4 100 miles?
About $24.53 per 100 miles for the sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.53 and $27.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 BMW Z4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2011 BMW Z4 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The sDrive30i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,680 a year to fuel, $260 less than the class median of $3,940, and less than 7 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 67 rated two-seater configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 BMW Z4 different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,680, $30 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2011 against 4 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 BMW Z4 for that year.