2016 BMW Z4
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 BMW Z4 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 to $4,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Two Seaters |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 19-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 19 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,050-$4,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 340-454 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Z4 costs about $3,050 to $4,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,625. Over five years that is about $18,125 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Z4 configuration spends about $3,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of two seaters in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The Z4 sits roughly 0 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
| Z4 sDrive35is | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Z4 records tailpipe CO₂ of 340-454 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as two seaters.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.