BMW · 1996–2002 · Gas
BMW Z3 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 7 model years of the BMW Z3, from 1996 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1998, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 9% less efficient than the best 1996 model (21 vs. 23 MPG). The 2002 model is 20% more efficient than the median two-seater that year (21 vs. 17.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Z3, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Z3 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 17.5 | — | 5 | $2,821 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 19.5 | — | 5 | $2,821 |
| 2000 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 25 | 18.5 | — | 4 | $2,962 |
| 1999 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 25 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 29 | 19 | — | 6 | $2,469 |
| 1996 | Gas | 23 MPG | 20 / 29 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,576 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW Z3 year has the best fuel economy?
The 1998 BMW Z3, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which BMW Z3 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW Z3?
The 2002 BMW Z3 is rated up to 21 MPG combined.