BMW Z4 sDrive28i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW Z4 sDrive28i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2012 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #10 of 44 (79th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #15 of 43 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #14 of 58 (77th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 2 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #14 of 60 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 2 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #9 of 54 (85th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW Z4 sDrive28i placed highest in 2016 at #9 of 54, and lowest in 2013 at #15 of 43. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 341 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 7/10 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 23 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
What Z4 sDrive28i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i burns 442 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $3,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 26 mpg the BMW Z4 sDrive28i is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $688 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.