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Does the 2020 BMW Z4 need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$267extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 BMW Z4: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
sDrive 30i Roadster 2D RWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
sDrive30i RWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
M40i RWD3.0L 6cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
sDriveM40i Roadster RWD3.0L 6cylPremium26$1,477$1,754

Rivals

2020 BMW Z4 and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 BMW Z4sDrive30i RWDPremium
2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 RWDPremium
2020 Audi S5Premium AWDPremium
2020 BMW 4 Series430i RWDPremium
2020 Audi A5Premium AWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked