Petrol · 2003–2026
BMW Z4
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW Z4. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 9.1 L/100km.

- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
- 2024 official
- On a full tank
- 575 km
- 52 L tank
- Seats
- 2
What a Z4 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.61 per 100 km | $2,927 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.85 per 100 km | $2,425 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.40 per 100 miles | £1,778 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.75 per 100 miles | $2,261 |
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.
G29 (3rd generation), 2018–2027
Specs for the sDrive20i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- G29 (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2018-2027
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,324 mm
- Width
- 1,864 mm
- Height
- 1,304 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,470 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,470 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 145 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
E85/E86 (1st generation), 2002–2008
Specs for the Z4 2.5i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- E85/E86 (1st generation)
- Built
- 2002-2008
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,092 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,298 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,494 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,330 kg
- Boot
- 241 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 6-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,333 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 145 kW
- Torque
- 228 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
BMW Z4 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW Z4?
The 2024 BMW Z4 uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW Z4 cost to run a year in Canada?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,927 in New Zealand, $2,425 in Australia, £1,778 in United Kingdom, $2,261 in United States.
How far does a BMW Z4 go on a full tank?
About 575 km from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW Z4's boot?
241 L, for the sDrive20i.
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