BMW Z4 G29 Convertible (2018)

MSRP 49700 USD77% Neofiliac70% External
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Product Overview

BMW Z4 G29 is a compact convertible sports car in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 281L (10cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
G29 Z4 marks a return of the Z4 moniker, this time with a soft-top that increases the boot space by 50%. Co-developed with Toyota, the Z4 leverages the latest weight-saving technologies.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Equipped with B58 engine
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Still in RWD
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • Soft-top only
  • B58 capped by Euro 6d nonsense outside the USA
  • Low cargo capacity

What external reviewers found***

External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent handling
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Impressive infotainment system
  • Fantastic eight-speed automatic box
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Poor steering
  • Lacklustre engine and gearbox
  • Lacklustre engine
  • Lack of grip in Sport mode
  • Not quite as powerful as its predecessor
  • No four-pot option
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Specifications

M40isDrive20isDrive20i MTsDrive30i

Capacity

Cargo Capacity281 L / 9.9 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Fuel Capacity52.0 L / 13.7 gal
Passengers2
Payload325 kg / 717 lbs320 kg / 705 lbs320 kg / 705 lbs325 kg / 717 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size255/40 ZR18, 275/40 ZR18Front wheel tires: 225/50 R17 Rear wheel tires: 255/45 R17Front wheel tires: 225/50 R17 Rear wheel tires: 255/45 R17225/50 R17, 255/45 R17
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance114 mm / 4.5 in117 mm / 4.6 in117 mm / 4.6 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height1304 mm / 51.3 in
Size | Length4324 mm / 170.2 in
Size | Width1864 mm / 73.4 in | 2024 mm / 79.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1594.0 mm / 62.8 in1609.0 mm / 63.3 in1609.0 mm / 63.3 in1609.0 mm / 63.3 in
Track Width | Rear1589.0 mm / 62.6 in1616.0 mm / 63.6 in1616.0 mm / 63.6 in1616.0 mm / 63.6 in
Weight1535.0 kg / 3384.1 lbs1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs
Wheel Size9J x 18, 10J x 18Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 177.5J x 17, 8.5J x 17
Wheelbase2470 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.5 sec6.6 sec6.8 sec5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.3 sec6.3 sec6.5 sec5.1 sec
CO2 Emission162 ~ 168 g/km137 ~ 139 g/km155 ~ 157 g/km137 ~ 139 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.310.290.290.29
Fuel Economy7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6 dEuro 6 dEuro 6d-TEMPEuro 6 d
EngineB58B30B48B20B48B20B48B20
Engine | Bore82.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:110.2:110.2:110.2:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine | Power340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm197.0 hp / 146.9 kW @ 4500-6500 rpm197.0 hp / 146.9 kW @ 4500-6500 rpm258.0 hp / 192.4 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output113.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in98.6 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in98.6 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in129.1 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1450-4200 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1450-4200 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1550-4400 rpm
Engine | TypeTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTwin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity52 L
Transmission | Gears8-speed8-speed6-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic SteptronicAutomatic SteptronicManualAutomatic Steptronic

Production

Availability2018201820192018
Debut2018 Paris Motor Show
Made InAustria

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The entry-level Z4 makes a convincing case for itself, because it's more pleasing to drive at any speed than the TT. It's nicely responsive to a lift off the throttle mid-corner to tighten the line, but in light of such good tyres, power oversteer is asking a bit much of this engine. Reckon on 45mpg at a cruise and so an impressive touring range of around 500 miles.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Lacklustre engine
  • No M Sport Plus

autocar[2]

Reviewer score 75%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The refinement for a soft-top was hugely impressive. It confirmed this was a car made for cruising, rather than pushing to the limit. A brief trial of the Sport Plus drive mode proved it to be on the firm side for British roads. The Z4 is a two-seater that requires fewer compromises than many to live with.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Impressive roof-down refinement
Cons
  • No four-pot option

autoexpress[3]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel-drive, two-seater convertible sports car. It has a traditional fabric folding roof, a range of powerful engines up front, and a reasonably sized boot at the rear. There's no coupe version, although if you desperately want a fixed roof there are plenty of alternatives. All Z4 variants are well equipped, as befits their prestigious image.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fastest 0-62mph time on the WLTP combined cycle
  • Lots of fun to drive
Cons
  • No manual gearbox
  • No automatic gearbox

autoexpress[4]

Reviewer score 68%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Top-spec Z4 M40i costs from just over £49,000 – closer in price to the standard Boxster than the higher-powered S. Below that sits the Z4 sDrive20i and the sDrive30i (£40,690) All are rear-wheel drive and come with an eight-speed auto box, although the base model will get a six-speed manual at a later date. The Z4's chassis is impressive; the turn-in is razor sharp and the front end devoid of understeer.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Stylish looks
  • Impressive infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • No six-speed manual
  • Poor steering

autoexpress[5]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The cheapest and least potent version of the new Z4 is also the most satisfying model to drive. Lighter than the more expensive M40i by a full 130kg, it steers and handles more sweetly than its big brother, plus it's cleaner and comes with plenty of equipment. The UK range starts at £36,990 for the sDrive20i Sport.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • Not quite as powerful as its predecessor

autoexpress[6]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
BMW has ditched the hard-top for a lighter canvas lid, which folds away in 10 seconds at up to 31mph. This M40i version of the Z4 is certainly fast, and like all modern M cars, it'll top out at 155mph. In our experience, though, the lighter, cheaper Z4 sDrive20i is likely to be the pick of the range for most buyers.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Fantastic eight-speed automatic box
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lacklustre engine and gearbox
  • Lack of grip in Sport mode

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References

  1. ^ BMW Z4 sDrive20i Sport 2019 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/z4/first-drives/bmw-z4-sdrive20i-sport-2019-review. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. ^ BMW Z4 2019 long-term review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/z4/long-term-reviews/bmw-z4-2019-long-term-review. 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  3. ^ BMW Z4 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/z4. 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  4. ^ New BMW Z4 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/z4/105163/new-bmw-z4-2019-review. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. ^ New BMW Z4 sDrive20i M Sport 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/z4/106341/new-bmw-z4-sdrive20i-m-sport-2019-review. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  6. ^ New BMW Z4 M40i 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/z4/106799/new-bmw-z4-m40i-2019-review. 2019-05-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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