BMW · 2003–2026 · Gas
BMW Z4 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 22 model years of the BMW Z4, from 2003 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2026, at 28 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 33% more efficient than the best 2003 model (28 vs. 21 MPG). The 2026 model is 51% more efficient than the median two-seater that year (28 vs. 18.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Z4, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Z4 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 22 |
25 / 33 | 18.5 | — | 3 | $2,116 |
| 2025 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 22 |
25 / 33 | 18.5 | — | 3 | $2,116 |
| 2024 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 33 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,116 |
| 2023 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 33 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,116 |
| 2022 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 32 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,116 |
| 2021 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 32 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,116 |
| 2020 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 32 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,194 |
| 2019 | Gas | 28 MPG | 25 / 32 | 18 | — | 1 | $2,116 |
| 2016 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 32 | 18 | — | 3 | $2,279 |
| 2015 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 32 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,279 |
| 2014 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 32 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,279 |
| 2013 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 32 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,279 |
| 2012 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 19 |
23 / 34 | 18.5 | — | 4 | $2,194 |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 28 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,693 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 28 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,693 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 28 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,693 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 28 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 28 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2006 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 27 | 18.5 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 18 | — | 5 | $2,821 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 18 | — | 6 | $2,821 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,821 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW Z4 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 BMW Z4, rated up to 28 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,116 a year.
Which BMW Z4 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2003 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,821 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW Z4?
The 2026 BMW Z4 is rated up to 28 MPG combined.