BMW Z4 sDrive35i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW Z4 sDrive35i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2009 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #18 of 41 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #16 of 35 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #16 of 42 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 44 (49th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 43 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #25 of 58 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #34 of 60 (44th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #29 of 54 (47th 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 sDrive35i placed highest in 2010 at #16 of 35, and lowest in 2015 at #34 of 60. It spent 4 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 454 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 454 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 454 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 416 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 458 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 416 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | Dual clutch transmission, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 21 → 19 mpg | -2 mpg | 605 gal |
What Z4 sDrive35i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35i burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the BMW Z4 sDrive35i is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $118 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.