BMW Z4 II
The BMW Z4 II (2009–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 70 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: E89
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,240 mm RDW | 4,240 mm TC | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,790 mm TC | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,280–1,290 mm RDW | 1,290 mm TC | 1,291 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm RDW | 2,500 mm TC | 2,495 mm |
| Front track | 1,511 mm ASTRA | 1,510 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,537–1,562 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,370–1,500 kg RDW | 1,470–1,610 kg TC | 1,420–1,525 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,470–1,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,725–1,855 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 180 L |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 55 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 220–250 km/h RDW | – | 220 km/h |
| Torque | 240–450 Nm ASTRA | – | 250–450 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 255/35R18, 225/35R19, 255/30R19, 255/40R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 88.0% (87.3–88.7) | 86.4% | 8,607 |
| 9–12 years | 86.1% (85.6–86.6) | 77.9% | 20,685 |
| 13 years and older | 84.7% (84.1–85.3) | 69.2% | 12,662 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 24.9% | 30.6% |
| Brakes | 16.4% | 28.8% |
| Suspension | 8.0% | 28.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 5.0% | 19.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | 9.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
106 complaints for model years 2009–2016. 6 crashes · 1 injury
- Engine 37
- Wheels 21
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 70 versions of the BMW Z4 II
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European Union 19 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 5,333 |
| 2013–2017 | 2.0 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 7,252 |
| 2011–2017 | 2.0 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 23,932 |
| 2011–2017 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 781 |
| 2011–2016 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 210–211 g/km | 4,425 |
| 2011–2016 | 3.0 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 211–215 g/km | 2,094 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 180 g/km | 28 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Petrol | 145 g/km | 18 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 179 kW (243 PS) | Petrol | 159 g/km | 12 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 224 kW (305 PS) | Petrol | 210 g/km | 10 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Other fuel | 159 g/km | 127 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.5 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 196–197 g/km | 6,684 |
| 2011–2012 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Petrol | 197–198 g/km | 1,248 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 193–200 g/km | 236 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 196 g/km | 8,868 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Petrol | 212 g/km | 1,880 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Petrol | 198 g/km | 1,574 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Petrol | 208 g/km | 116 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 177 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 20 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2018Z4 sDrive18i Roadster · Z4 sDrive20i Roadster · Z4 sDrive18i and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2018Z4 sDrive18i Roadster · Z4 sDrive20i Roadster · Z4 sDrive28i Roadster and 3 more trims | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2018Z4 sDrive28i Roadster · Z4 sDrive28i | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2018Z4 sDrive35i Roadster - from March 2014 · Z4 sDrive35is Roadster - from March 2014 · Z4 sDrive35i Roadster and 3 more trims | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2014–2018Z4 sDrive35i Roadster - from March 2014 · Z4 sDrive35i Roadster · Z4 sDrive35i | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive18i Roadster · Z4 sDrive20i Roadster · Z4 sDrive28i Roadster | 2.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive18i Roadster · Z4 sDrive20i Roadster | 2.0 L | Petrol | Manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive28i Roadster | 2.0 L | Petrol | Manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive35i Roadster · Z4 sDrive35is Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive35i Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | Manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2012Z4 sDrive20i Roadster · Z4 sDrive28i Roadster | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012Z4 sDrive20i Roadster · Z4 sDrive28i Roadster | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012Z4 sDrive35i Roadster · Z4 sDrive35is Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2012Z4 sDrive35i Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2009–2010Z4 sDrive23i Roadster - from May 2009 · Z4 sDrive23i Roadster | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2009–2010Z4 sDrive23i Roadster - from May 2009 · Z4 sDrive23i Roadster | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2009–2010Z4 sDrive35i Roadster - from May 2009 · Z4 sDrive35i Roadster · Z4 sDrive35is Roadster - from March 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2009–2010Z4 sDrive35i Roadster - from May 2009 · Z4 sDrive35i Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2009–2010Z4 sDrive30i Roadster - from May 2009 · Z4 sDrive30i Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2009–2010Z4 sDrive30i Roadster - from May 2009 · Z4 sDrive30i Roadster | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
France 18 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive18i Roadster | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive18i Roadster | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive20i Roadster | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive20i Roadster | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive28i Roadster | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive28i Roadster | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive35i Roadster | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive35i Roadster | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2014–2015Z4 sDrive35is Roadster | – | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive18i | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013Z4 sDrive18i | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive20i | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive20i | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive28i | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive28i | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive35i | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive35i | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2012–2013Z4 sDrive35is | – | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212–214 g/km |
| 2012–2016SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 205–212 g/km |
| 2013–2016SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 282–285 g/km |
| 2011–2014SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 258–263 g/km |
| 2011–2012SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2009–2011 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2009–2011 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 251–276 g/km |
| 2009–2010Dual clutch transmission | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016Two-seater | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.1–9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 186–212 g/km |
| 2012–2016Two-seater | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 200–211 g/km |
| 2010–2016Two-seater | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 11.9–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274–282 g/km |
| 2010–2015Two-seater | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.4–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–260 g/km |
| 2010–2011Two-seater | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.4–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–246 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.