2026 BMW Z4 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 BMW Z4 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 BMW Z4 gets 28 mpg combined on the 2.0L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,463 lbs, measures 170.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 22 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 28 mpg (25 city / 33 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2026 trims rate 22–28 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,463 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: Z4 M40i 2DR CONVERTIBLE
- Length
- 170.9 in · 73.2 in wide · 51.6 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 97.2 in
2026 BMW Z4 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →BMW Z4 Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 17 | 2.0L, 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 28 |
| 2015–2016 | 6 | 2.0L, 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Two Seaters | 26 |
BMW Z4 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
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BMW Z4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 BMW Z4?
The BMW Z4 is EPA-rated at up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway).
What engine does the 2026 BMW Z4 have?
The BMW Z4 uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the BMW Z4 are covered here?
This page documents 23 verified BMW Z4 configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the BMW Z4 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 BMW Z4 holds the highest combined rating at 28 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 26 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 8%) across the 10 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the BMW Z4 have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the BMW Z4 — 2L, 3L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 BMW Z4 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every BMW Z4 configuration on record here is Rear-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2026 data.