BMW Z4 E89 Convertible (2009-2013)
84% Neofiliac
Keywords: bmwcompactconvertibledohcmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmulti-linkrwdsports-carturbocharged
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BMW Z4 E89 is a compact convertible sports car in production from 2009 to 2013, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Compared to the E85 Z4 that preceded it, the E89 adopted a hard folding top and grew bigger. Still, it has superb proportions similar to the E85. One could even say that the modern spin makes the E89 Z4 one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful car in its class, certainly at its price point.
On the powertrain front, some engines received the ZF 8HP automatic option, while all could be purchased with a manual transmission, which arguably suits the character of the car better.
Unfortunately, the N20 and N54 engines were introduced. The former has proven to be one of the least reliable inline-4s ever.
On the positive side, BMW never made a diesel or AWD nonsense option for the Z4.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb elegance
- Beautiful with top up or down
- Good N52 engine
- Good transmissions
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Horrible N20 engine
- Bad N54 engine
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Specifications
sDrive20i | sDrive20i AT | sDrive23i | sDrive23i AT | sDrive28i | sDrive28i AT | sDrive30i | sDrive30i AT | sDrive35is AT | sDrive35i | sDrive35i AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 180 L / 6.4 cu-ft ~ 310 L / 10.9 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coolant Capacity | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.8 L / 5.0 qt | 4.8 L / 5.0 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 4.8 L / 5.0 qt | 4.8 L / 5.0 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 255 kg / 562 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 225/45 R17 W | 225/45 R17 W | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 W | 225/45 R17 W | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/40 R18 W, 255/35 R18 W | 225/45 R17 W | 225/45 R17 W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 9.8 m / 32.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1284 mm / 50.6 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | 1291 mm / 50.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4244 mm / 167.1 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | 4239 mm / 166.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1511.0 mm / 59.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1559.0 mm / 61.4 in | 1559.0 mm / 61.4 in | 1537.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1537.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1559.0 mm / 61.4 in | 1559.0 mm / 61.4 in | 1537.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1537.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1537.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1559.0 mm / 61.4 in | 1559.0 mm / 61.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | 1480.0 kg / 3262.8 lbs | 1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs | 1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | 1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs | 1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs | 1600.0 kg / 3527.4 lbs | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1600.0 kg / 3527.4 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 18 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2496 mm / 98.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 6.9 sec | 6.9 sec | 6.6 sec | 7.3 sec | 5.7 sec | 5.5 sec | 5.8 sec | 6.1 sec | 4.8 sec | 5.2 sec | 5.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 sec | 6.6 sec | 6.3 sec | 6.9 sec | 5.4 sec | 5.2 sec | 5.5 sec | 5.8 sec | 4.6 sec | 4.9 sec | 4.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CO2 Emission | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 159 g/km | 210 g/km | 219 g/km | 210 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph | 242.0 km/h / 150.4 mph | 239.0 km/h / 148.5 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | N20B20 | N20B20 | N52B25 | N52B25 | N20B20 | N20B20 | N52B30 | N52B30 | N54B30 | N54B30 | N54B30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5000 rpm | 184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5000 rpm | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 6400 rpm | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 6400 rpm | 245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm | 245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm | 258.0 hp / 192.4 kW @ 6600 rpm | 258.0 hp / 192.4 kW @ 6600 rpm | 340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5900 rpm | 306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5800 rpm | 306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5800 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 122.7 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 122.7 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 86.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 86.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 114.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 90.1 mm / 3.5 in | 90.1 mm / 3.5 in | 78.8 mm / 3.1 in | 78.8 mm / 3.1 in | 90.1 mm / 3.5 in | 90.1 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1250-4500 rpm | 270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1250-4500 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1250-4800 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1250-4800 rpm | 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 2600-3000 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1300-5000 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1300-5000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 8-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 8-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 8-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Availability | 2011 ~ 2013 | 2011 ~ 2013 | 2009 ~ 2011 | 2009 ~ 2011 | 2011 ~ 2013 | 2011 ~ 2013 | 2009 ~ 2011 | 2009 ~ 2011 | 2010 ~ 2013 | 2010 ~ 2013 | 2009 ~ 2013 |
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