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- MY2000–2003
BMW Z8 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2000–2003
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW Z8 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW Z8 for 4 model years, 2000 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 15 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 1 configuration rated 15 MPG combined and costing $5,360 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 2003 Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD, at 15 MPG.
BMW Z8 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2003 (E52) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 15 | $5,360 |
| 2002 | 15 | $5,360 |
| 2001 | 15 | $5,360 |
| 2000 | 15 | $5,360 |
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 Z8 generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW Z8's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW Z8 run 15 MPG across model years 2000 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 15 MPG.
Which BMW Z8 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 BMW Z8 Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 15 MPG.
How much does a BMW Z8 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $5,360 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $5,360.
Has the BMW Z8's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 15 MPG in both 2000 and 2003.
Which BMW Z8 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2002, 2003. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.