BMW Z4 2018–2022 car dimensions: 4324 mm long, 1864 mm wide and 1304 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,480 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 281 litres.
The cabin features a 10.25-inch touchscreen as part of BMW Live Cockpit Professional with navigation. Two-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control with brake function comes as standard. Front and rear parking sensors are fitted as standard. Active Guard provides automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning with steering impulse as standard. Blind spot warning and reversing camera are available on higher trims or as options via Driving Assistant and Parking Assistant packages. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
Boot space measures 281 litres with the soft-top up or down. A through-loading system is available for longer items.
Payload is 335 kg. No factory towing capacity is listed.
The cabin is driver-focused with model-specific sports seats that give good support and comfort on longer trips. Vernasca leather and heated front seats are standard. Two-zone automatic climate control is fitted as standard. The electric fabric soft top seals well and keeps the interior quiet when closed. There is solid leg and head room even for taller drivers. Higher trims add power seats with memory and adjustable side bolsters.
Combined fuel use 6.0-6.1 l/100 km NEDC at launch
Condition Based Service intervals up to 24 months or 30 000 km
Euro NCAP five stars (2019): 97% adult, 87% child, 91% vulnerable road users, 76% safety assist
Standard kit includes collision warning with city brake, lane departure warning, front/side/head airbags, DSC and active bonnet
Brake fluid change every two years
The sDrive20i posts combined fuel consumption of 6.0-6.1 l/100 km and CO2 of 137-139 g/km on the NEDC cycle used at launch. Later WLTP figures sit higher. The 52-litre tank and rear-wheel-drive layout keep everyday running straightforward for a roadster.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. The system monitors oil quality, brake wear and time. Oil services typically fall around 15 000 km or yearly. Brake fluid is due every two years. Timing chains need no scheduled replacement.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2019. Adult protection reached 97 percent with strong results in frontal, side and pole tests. Standard equipment covers autonomous emergency braking for city speeds, lane departure warning, seatbelt reminders, multiple airbags and an active bonnet for pedestrian protection.
Long-term tests show high reliability with no unplanned workshop visits over high mileages. Watch the soft-top mechanism, seals and cooling-system plastics. Keep full service history to protect residual value.
Length 4324 mm, Width 1864 mm, Height 1304 mm, Wheelbase 2470 mm (Z4 2018–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, September 2018, “Technical specifications, The new BMW Z4, Z4 sDrive20i.”.