BMW Z4 Base (2016) price & specs

2.0L petrol 2D Roadster 8 SP AUTOMATIC RWD

Base

Overview

The 2016 BMW Z4 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 5th July 2016. The BMW Z4 is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $80,455 before on-road costs.

This BMW Z4 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the Z4 Base uses 6.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 159g of CO₂. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 809km per full tank

The BMW Z4 measures 1291mm (50.8 inches) in height, 4239mm (166.9 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2496mm (98.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Z4 Base comes standard with 225/40 R17 front tyres and 255/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

95.07 - 163.93 kW/t

70.74 kW/t

252.86 kW/t

Boot Space

180 litres

112 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.8 - 9 L/100km

4.3 L/100km

10.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

611 - 809 km

396 km

1,500 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

1 year

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

20,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

7 years

3 years

10 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,725 - 1,855 kg

1,141 kg

2,380 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

130 mm

108 mm

149 mm

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Dimensions

4,239 mm

1,790 mm

1,291 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,239 mm
Overall Width	1,790 mm
Overall Height	1,291 mm
Wheelbase	2,496 mm
Load Capacity	330 kg

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Sales Data

2024100Total Sales

202552Total Sales

202648YTD Sales

BMW Z4 Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore BMW Z4 Features & Specs

Base

2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Automatic door closing

Rear boot/hatch: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Internal Memory /HD

Storage capacity: 12 GB

Navigational systems

Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 8.8 in

Traffic info: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 159 g/km

Standard met: EU6

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,997 cc

Engine code: N20B20U0

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 55 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6.8 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.3 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 809 km

Combined: 14.7 km/L

Country/highway: 18.9 km/L

Urban: 10.6 km/L

Urban: 9.4 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 232 km/h

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 184 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 135 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 270 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,250 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 8

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Low rolling resistance: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Low rolling resistance: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 94

Tire profile: 40

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 255 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 8 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Body style

Body type: Convertible

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: E90

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Roadster

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: ISO

Rear seat up; to lower window: 180 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,511 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 130 mm

Overall height: 1,291 mm

Overall length: 4,239 mm

Overall width: 1,790 mm

Rear track: 1,562 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,700 mm

Wheelbase: 2,496 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 992 mm

Hip room front: 1,439 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,354 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): Bi-Xenon

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

Lens type: Projector Beam

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Convertible rollover protection

Type: Fixed Hoop

Convertible roof

Type foldable hard top: yes

Glass rear window: yes

Operation: Electric

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 1,750 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,420 kg

Tare weight: 1,386.25 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

Subwoofer: yes

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Alloy Look

On doors: Alloy Look

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy Look

Airbags

Number of: 4

Crash test results

Standard: Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 69

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 61

Euro NCAP overall: 3

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 91

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 46

Euro NCAP date tested: 2 Dec 2015

Euro NCAP version tested: BMW Z4 sDrive 18i 2dr CA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Head protection: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 2

Seating configuration: 2+0

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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