BMW Z3 Roadster: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the BMW Z3 Roadster across 7 model years, from the 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster through the 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster. The most recent 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster at 24 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW Z3 Roadster page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW Z3 Roadster. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2000 | 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
| 1999 | 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1998 | 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1997 | 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1996 | 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
How the BMW Z3 Roadster compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the BMW Z3 Roadster against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters class for the 2002 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.