BMW Z4

The 2026 Z4 in brief

The 2026 BMW Z4 is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 171 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,464 lb (M40i 2dr Convertible).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway), 50% better than the 2026 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The BMW Z4 has 20 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2026.

Its most efficient year was 2026 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 28 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the steering (114), air bags (33), electrical system (28).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.

2020 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 23 campaigns and 249 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Z4 compares

The 2005 BMW Z4 is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.5L 6-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 161 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,932 lb (2.5i 2dr Conv RWD).

About the BMW Z4

The first generation of the BMW Z4 consists of the BMW E85 and BMW E86 sports cars. The E85/E86 generation was produced from 2002 to 2008. The E85/E86 replaced the Z3 and is the fourth model in the BMW Z Series. Initial models were in the roadster (E85) body style, with the coupé (E86) body style being added in 2006. In February 2009, the BMW Z4 (E89) began production as the successor to the E85/E86.

From the Wikipedia article "BMW Z4 (E85)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.