Jaguar F-Type vs BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 26 mpg for the Jaguar F-Type, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the BMW Z4 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2024

Jaguar F-Type

Two Seaters · 99 configurations

26mpg combined (best)
All Jaguar F-Type specs

2015–2026

BMW Z4

Two Seaters · 25 configurations

28mpg combined (best)
All BMW Z4 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricJaguar F-TypeBMW Z4
Best combined MPG26 mpg28 mpg
Best city MPG23 mpg25 mpg
Best highway MPG30 mpg33 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,900$2,700
Lowest CO2 output346 g/mi312 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDISIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Manual 6-spdManual 6-spd, Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumPremium
EPA classTwo SeatersTwo Seaters
Years covered2015–20242015–2026
Configurations on record9925

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

F-Type vs Z4: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Jaguar F-Type or the BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 26 mpg for the Jaguar F-Type, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW Z4 runs about $2,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,900 for the Jaguar F-Type — a difference of roughly $200 per year.

What engines do the F-Type and Z4 offer?

Jaguar F-Type: SIDI. BMW Z4: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Jaguar F-Type and the BMW Z4 as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.

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