BMW Z4 Transmission Specifications
The 2026 BMW Z4 uses Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The BMW Z4 comes with Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd depending on engine and trim.
BMW Z4 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the BMW Z4 have?
The BMW Z4 is offered with Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the BMW Z4 come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one BMW Z4 configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.