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About the BMW Z4
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 BMW Z4 is classified as a 2 Door Roadster which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the G29 generation, starting from $90,900 MLRP for the sDRIVE20i M SPORT and topping out at $139,800 for the M40i.
There are 5 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2025. The Z4 is built in Austria and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with an 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive.
The Z4 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- More power
- Fantastic chassis
- Proper premium roadster vibe
Cons
- Display and infotainment niggles
- Powertrain grumpy at low speed
- Pricey against the Supra
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2024 BMW Z4 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | $97,000 | $97,000 |
| M40i | $136,700 | $136,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 BMW Z4 Dimensions
1304mm
1864mm
4324mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot space is modest 281 litres though, dimensionally, it’s roomy enough to fit a fairly large suitcase or most ‘weekend away’ gear you might have within reason. There’s a ski port, too. No spare, however, as you’ll have to make do with the goo.
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2024 BMW Z4 Safety Rating
While the BMW Z4 doesn’t have a rating from ANCAP, the safety authority’s European counterpart Euro NCAP awarded it five stars in 2019.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 97 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 87 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 91 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 76 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-departure warning
- Four airbags
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
2024 BMW Z4 Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW Z4 uses 6.5L/100km on the combined cycle in sDrive20i guise and 7.5L/100km in the M40i.
It requires 98 RON premium unleaded fuel and has a 52L fuel tank.
| BMW Z4 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| M40i | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 7.5 L/100km |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a BMW Z4?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 24 Months | 25,000km |
| sDRIVE20i M SPORT | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| sDRIVE30i M SPORT | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 24 Months | 25,000km |
| M40i | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 24 Months | 25,000km |
| M40i | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
You should service your Z4 at your authorised BMW dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Z4’s warranty.
How does the 2024 BMW Z4 drive?
Our expert take on BMW Z4 drivability.
The BMW Z4 sDrive20i is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 145kW of power and 320Nm of torque, while the M40i is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six with 285kW and 500Nm.
Both models are rear-wheel drive and use an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
2024 BMW Z4 Options
Options list for the BMW Z4
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the BMW Z4 variants on the official website, and within the official BMW Z4 specifications page.
2024 BMW Z4 Warranty
The BMW Z4 is covered by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
BMW Z4 FAQs
The cheapest BMW Z4 is the sDRIVE20i M SPORT that starts from $90,900.
The most expensive BMW Z4 is the M40i that starts from $139,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW Z4 is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- sDRIVE20i M SPORT
- sDRIVE30i M SPORT
- M40i
The largest BMW Z4 is the sDRIVE20i M SPORT which measures 1864mm wide, 4324mm in length and sits 1304mm tall.
The most powerful BMW Z4 is the M40i which has 285kW of power from its Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The BMW Z4 is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW Z4 is the M40i which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW Z4 uses premium unleaded petrol.