BMW Z4 III

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The BMW Z4 III (2018–2026): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: G29

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,320 mm RDW	4,340 mm TC	4,324 mm
Width	1,860 mm RDW	1,860 mm TC	1,864 mm
Height	1,300 mm RDW	1,310 mm TC	1,304 mm
Wheelbase	2,470 mm RDW	2,470 mm TC	2,470 mm
Front track	1,593–1,618 mm ASTRA	1,620 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,588–1,623 mm ASTRA	1,610 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,395–1,540 kg RDW	1,495–1,571 kg TC	1,405–1,640 kg
Mass in running order	1,495–1,640 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,740–1,860 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	281 L
Fuel tank	–	–	52–55 L
Performance
Top speed	235–250 km/h RDW	–	240 km/h
Torque	320–500 Nm ASTRA	–	320–500 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/40R18, 225/50R17, 255/35R19, 275/35R19, 275/40R18, 225/45R18, 255/45R17

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
3 years	92.8% (92.0–93.6)	92.2%	4,276
4–5 years	91.8% (91.0–92.5)	91.0%	5,144

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	22.5%	22.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	1.7%	6.0%
Lights and electrics	1.5%	4.5%
Wheels	1.5%	0.5%
Suspension	1.3%	3.7%

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)

14 complaints for model years 2019–2025. 2 crashes

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 19 versions of the BMW Z4 III

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European Union 8 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	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2025	2.0 L	145 kW (197 PS)	Petrol	6.9–7.2 L/100 km WLTP	162–163 g/km	13,326
2021–2025	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	7.9–8.1 L/100 km WLTP	182–183 g/km	13,233
2021–2025	2.0 L	190 kW (258 PS)	Petrol	6.9–7.3 L/100 km WLTP	163–165 g/km	4,869
2021–2025	2.0 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Petrol	6.6–7.2 L/100 km WLTP	162–163 g/km	488
2018–2020	2.0 L	145 kW (197 PS)	Petrol	–	139–140 g/km	16,480
2018–2020	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	–	167–168 g/km	12,490
2018–2020	2.0 L	190 kW (258 PS)	Petrol	–	139 g/km	6,193
2019–2020	2.0 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Petrol	–	140 g/km	328

United Kingdom 3 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	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2026Z4 sDrive20i M Sport	2.0 L	145 kW (197 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	7.1–7.3 L/100 km WLTP	161–164 g/km
2025–2026Z4 M40i - Automatic	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.0 L/100 km WLTP	180 g/km
2025–2026Z4 M40i - Manual	3.0 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.7 L/100 km WLTP	197 g/km

France 2 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
2026Z4 sDrive20i	2.0 L	145 kW (197 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	6.8 L/100 km WLTP	154 g/km
2026Z4 sDrive20i	2.0 L	145 kW (197 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.8 L/100 km WLTP	155 g/km

United States 3 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
2019–2026SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA	194–201 g/km
2020–2026SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA	208–222 g/km
2025–2026SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	253 g/km

Canada 3 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
2019–2026Two-seater	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.4–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	194–200 g/km
2020–2026Two-seater	3.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	9.1–9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	210–223 g/km
2025–2026Two-seater	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	253 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.