2026 BMW Z4 M40i

The CarCody take

The 2026 BMW Z4 M40i is a gasoline two-seat car with rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic eight-speed transmission. Its defining EPA figure is 25 combined MPG, with 23 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,300 and tailpipe CO2 at 346 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who want a two-seat, rear-drive gasoline car Highway-heavy driving where the 29 MPG estimate applies Buyers comparing BMWs by official MPG

What it is

The 2026 BMW Z4 M40i is a car in the EPA Two Seaters class. It uses gasoline, rear-wheel drive, and a 3.0 L 6-cylinder turbo engine. An automatic S8 transmission sends the drive to the rear wheels.

Its chart figure is 25 combined MPG. That blends the EPA city and highway estimates into one number for everyday comparison.

The numbers

EPA rates the Z4 M40i at 23 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 25 MPG.

Tailpipe emissions are 346 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,300. That is the yearly gasoline figure attached to this car's official fuel-economy rating.

Your actual spending will follow how much city and highway driving you do and the gasoline price you pay.

How it compares

Use the 25 combined MPG figure when weighing this BMW against other cars. Its 23 city and 29 highway MPG show where the number comes from.

For a wider BMW view, compare it with other BMW cars.

Who it suits

This Z4 suits a buyer who wants a two-seat gasoline car and accepts rear-wheel drive. The 29 MPG highway estimate favors drivers whose miles are mostly on open roads.

The automatic transmission and 25 combined MPG make its running figure straightforward to compare with other cars.

Trade-offs

The 3.0 L turbo six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, and two-seat EPA class define the package. The trade-off is a 23 MPG city estimate versus 29 MPG highway, with a 25 MPG combined result.

Its $3,300 EPA annual fuel estimate and 346 grams of CO2 per mile are the ownership figures to weigh against that two-seat format.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 BMW Z4 M40i if a two-seat, rear-drive gasoline car fits your needs and you can budget for its EPA fuel estimate. Its 25 combined MPG is respectable for direct chart comparisons, while the highway figure reaches 29 MPG. City use drops to 23 MPG, and the annual estimate is $3,300. The key decision is whether this seating layout and fuel cost match how you drive.