BMW Z4 (E89) 23i (204 hp) sDrive

Gasoline engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), built 2009–2011, convertible body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW Z4 (E89) has 7 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power204 hp (150 kW)
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm)
0–62 mph6.6 s
Top speed150 mph (242 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version23i (204 hp) sDrive
Engine codeN52B25
Displacement2.5 L (2,497 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio11
Bore82 mm
Stroke78.8 mm
Engine oil capacity7.4 qt (7 l)

Performance

Power204 hp (150 kW) @ 6400 rpm
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm) @ 2750 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)6.6 s
Top speed150 mph (242 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City19 mpg (12.4 l/100 km)
Highway28 mpg (8.5 l/100 km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleConvertible
Doors2
Length166.9 in (4,239 mm)
Width70.5 in (1,790 mm)
Height50.8 in (1,291 mm)
Curb weight3,263 lb (1,480 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,825 lb (1,735 kg)
Cargo volume6.4 cu ft (180 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires225/45 R17
Wheels8J x 17
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW Z4 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW Z4 (E89) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
23i (204 hp) sDrive Sport-AutomaticGasoline204 hp (150 kW)
30i (258 hp) sDriveGasoline258 hp (190 kW)
30i (258 hp) sDrive Sport-AutomaticGasoline258 hp (190 kW)
35i (306 hp) sDrive AutomaticGasoline306 hp (225 kW)
35 is (340 hp) sDrive AutomaticGasoline340 hp (250 kW)
35i (306 hp) sDriveGasoline306 hp (225 kW)
20i (184 hp) sDriveGasoline184 hp (135 kW)
20i (184 hp) sDrive AutomaticGasoline184 hp (135 kW)
28i (245 hp) sDriveGasoline245 hp (180 kW)
28i (245 hp) sDrive AutomaticGasoline245 hp (180 kW)

← All BMW Z4 (E89) engines

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