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BMW Z4 Transmission

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.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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BMW Z4 Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2026Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive22
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2025Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2025Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive22
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2024Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive26
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2023Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive26
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2022Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2021Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2021Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2020Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive27
2020Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive26
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive28
2016Config 1 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive19
2016Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive26
2016Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive26
2015Config 1 of 3Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive19
2015Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive26
2015Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive26

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 data analysis

How to read this BMW Z4 data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 BMW Z4 record we hold for this measurement — 23 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these BMW Z4 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW Z4 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Z4 Transmission

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.

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