Petrol · 1996–2003

BMW Z3

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW Z3. By the official figures, the 2002 uses 8.0 L/100km, about $2,144 a year in Australia.

Fuel use
8.0 L/100km
2002 official
A year's petrol
$2,144
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
638 km
51 L tank
Seats
8

What a Z3 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.31 per 100 km$2,144
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.52 per 100 km$2,587
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.45 per 100 miles£1,572
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.81 per 100 miles$1,999

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

E36/7 (Z3), 2020

Specs for the 1.9 roadster; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Convertible
Size class
Sports
Generation
E36/7 (Z3)
Built
1996-2002
Seats
2
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,025 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,290 mm
Wheelbase
2,446 mm
Kerb weight
1,190 kg

Engine

Engine
1.9 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
103 kW
Torque
180 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
51 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2002Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2001Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2000Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1999Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1998Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1997Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1996Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—

BMW Z3 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW Z3?

The 2002 BMW Z3 uses 8.0 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW Z3 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $2,144 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a BMW Z3 go on a full tank?

About 638 km from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.

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