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BMW Z4 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 28 MPG combined in 2019 and 2021–2026, the Z4 sDrive30i. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (2003–2006).

BMW Z4: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–202615202530MPG20062003201020152020202628 MPG peaklowest peak 21BMW Z4: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG20032006200820102012201420162020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
535.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Z4 sDrive30i. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The BMW Z4 has EPA ratings for 22 model years, 2003–2026, every one of them among two-seater cars. Its best version ranked second of 28 two-seater cars in 2023, behind the class leader, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it placed in its class top five in 13 model years.

Averaged over 2019–2023, the best version of the Z4 placed second of 25 among two-seater cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span.

Among 19 two-seater cars, 2026

The Z4 placed second. The class leader was the Mazda MX-5 Miata at 29 MPG.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 19 two-seater cars rated for 202615202530Z4 28median 18MX-5 MiataBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 19 two-seater cars rated for 202615202530Z4 28median 18

The Z4, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among two-seater cars.

2004–08eighth of 23
2009–13fifth of 22
2014–18sixth of 25
2019–23second of 25

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2006

    New: 3.2-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 21 MPG.

All 22 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Z4 sDrive30i2825 / 33223
2023–2024Z4 sDrive30i2825 / 33262
2021–2022Z4 sDrive30i2825 / 32252
2020Z4 sDrive30i2724 / 32262
2019Z4 sDrive30i2825 / 32281
2015–2016Z4 sDrive28i2622 / 33194
2013–2014Z4 sDrive28i2622 / 33195
2012Z4 sDrive28i2723 / 34195
2011Z4 sDrive30i2219 / 28195
2010Z4 sDrive30i2218 / 28204
2009Z4 sDrive30i2219 / 29204
2008Z4 3.0i2219 / 28188
2007Z4 3.0i2218 / 28178
2006Z4 3.0i2118 / 28178
2005Z4 Roadster2118 / 27205
2003–2004Z4 Roadster2118 / 27206

Version names in the EPA list: Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 3.0si Coupe, Z4 Coupe, Z4 M Coupe, Z4 M Roadster, Z4 M40i, Z4 Roadster, Z4 sDrive28i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 sDrive35i, Z4 sDrive35is.

Same class, 2026

Mazda MX-5 Miata29 MPGToyota GR Supra27 MPGFerrari 12Cilindri14 MPG

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