Petrol · 2003–2026

BMW Z4

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW Z4. By the official figures, the 2024 gets 26 mpg, about $2,261 a year in the US.

BMW Z4 in silver
MPG
26 mpg
2024 official · 9.1 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,261
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
357 miles
52 L tank
Seats
2

What a Z4 costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.75 per 100 miles$2,261
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2025Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2024Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2023Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2022Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2021Petrol7.5 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2020Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2019Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2016Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2015Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2014Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2013Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2011Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2009Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2008Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2007Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2006Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2005Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2004Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2003Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

BMW Z4 questions

What MPG does the BMW Z4 get?

The 2024 BMW Z4 gets 26 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW Z4 cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,261 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a BMW Z4 go on a full tank?

About 357 miles (575 km) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the BMW Z4's trunk?

241 L, for the sDrive20i.

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