BMW Z4 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 BMW Z4 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2026):
The BMW Z4 is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
BMW Z4 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW Z4 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the BMW Z4 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The BMW Z4 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the BMW Z4 come with AWD or 4WD?
The BMW Z4 is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.