BMW Z4: generations and engines
The BMW Z4 has been built since 2002 in 6 generations, with 40 engine versions in our catalog (convertible, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years2002–present
Generations6
Engine versions40
Power150–343 hp
Body stylesConvertible, Coupe
FuelGasoline
Timeline
BMW Z4 generations
- 2002–2006
BMW Z4 (E85)
Engines below - 2006–2008
- 2006–2008
- 2009–2013
- 2013–2016
BMW Z4 (E89, facelift 2013)
Engines below - 2018–present
BMW Z4 (G29)
Engines below
Specs
BMW Z4 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
BMW Z4 (E85)2002–2006 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i (192 hp) | 2002–2006 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 7 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| 2.5i (192 hp) Automatic | 2002–2006 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 7.5 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | |
| 3.0i (231 hp) | 2002–2006 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 5.9 s | 152 mph (244 km/h) | |
| 3.0i (231 hp) Automatic | 2002–2006 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 2.2i (170 hp) | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 7.7 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | |
| 2.2i (170 hp) Automatic | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 8.3 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) |
BMW Z4 (E89, facelift 2013)2013–2016 · 9 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18i (156 hp) sDrive | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 7.9 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) | |
| 18i (156 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 8.1 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 20i (184 hp) sDrive | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 6.9 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| 20i (184 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 6.9 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | |
| 28i (245 hp) sDrive | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 28i (245 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 35i (306 hp) sDrive | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 306 hp (225 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 35i (306 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 306 hp (225 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 35is (340 hp) sDrive Automatic | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW Z4 (G29)2018–present · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20i (197 hp) sDrive Steptronic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.6 s | 140 mph (226 km/h) | |
| 30i (258 hp) sDrive Steptronic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 258 hp (190 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 5.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| M40i (340 hp) Steptronic | 2018–present | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 20i (197 hp) sDrive Steptronic | 2019–present | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.8 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) |
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