- Newest year: 2003
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2002
2000-2003 BMW Z8 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 BMW Z8 at a glance
The 2000-2003 BMW Z8 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $5,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2003 BMW Z8 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2000 |
| 2000 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | First year |
What the 2003 Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$900more a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 BMW Z8 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 BMW Z8 as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8 (Most efficient) | 4.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 BMW Z8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 BMW Z8 as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 BMW Z8 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 BMW Z8 as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 BMW Z8 MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8 (Most efficient) | 4.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (E52)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 BMW Z8 get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 BMW Z8 at 15 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (12 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 BMW Z8?
Every model year of the 2000-2003 BMW Z8 tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 BMW Z8?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 BMW Z8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 BMW Z8 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 BMW Z8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD is rated 12 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2003 BMW Z8 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Z8 4.9L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $900 more than the class median of $4,460, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 53 rated two-seater configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 BMW Z8 different from the 2002 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2002 and 2003: 1 configuration rated 15 MPG combined. See the 2002 BMW Z8 for that year.