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Does the 2021 BMW Z4 need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$257extra a year

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

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans60%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks15%Trucks8%Minivans0%
288 models (2021). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2021 BMW Z4: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
sDrive 30i Roadster 2D RWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
sDrive30i RWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
M40i RWD3.0L 6cylPremium25$1,536$1,824
sDriveM40i Roadster RWD3.0L 6cylPremium25$1,536$1,824

Rivals

2021 BMW Z4 and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2021 BMW Z4sDrive30i RWDPremium
2021 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