Petrol · 1996–2003
BMW Z3
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW Z3. By the official figures, the 2002 uses 8.0 L/100km: 35 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.0 L/100km
- 2002 official
- UK mpg
- 35 mpg
- US mpg
- 29 mpg
- On a full tank
- 638 km
- 51 L tank
What a Z3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.52 per 100 km | $2,587 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $19.30 per 100 km | $2,142 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.45 per 100 miles | £1,572 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.81 per 100 miles | $1,999 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
E36/7 (Z3), 1996–2002
Specs for the 1.9 roadster; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- E36/7 (Z3)
- Built
- 1996-2002
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,025 mm
- Width
- 1,740 mm
- Height
- 1,290 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,446 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,190 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
BMW Z3 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW Z3?
The 2002 BMW Z3 uses 8.0 L/100km by its official figures: 35 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW Z3 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,587 in New Zealand, $2,142 in Australia, £1,572 in United Kingdom, $1,999 in United States.
How far does a BMW Z3 go on a full tank?
About 638 km (396 miles) from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the Z3
From other makes, closest in what they use.
More from BMW
BMW
3 Series
1984–2026
6.1 L/100km · 46 mpg
BMW
1 Series
2007–2026
6.0 L/100km · 47 mpg
BMW
5 Series
1984–2027
7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg
BMW
2 Series
2014–2027
7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg
BMW
X1
2010–2027
8.7 L/100km · 32 mpg
BMW
X3
2004–2026
6.6 L/100km · 43 mpg
BMW
4 Series
2013–2027
8.1 L/100km · 35 mpg
BMW
X5
2000–2027
9.1 L/100km · 31 mpg
What will a drive in your Z3 cost?
Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.
Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads
