2012 BMW Z4 Summary

2012 BMW Z4 2dr RWD Roadster shown
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2012 BMW Z4

Starting MSRP $48,650–$64,200

MPG City: 17 – 23 Highway: 24 – 34

Available Engines

335-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
240-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
8-speed automatic w/OD
7-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

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New or Notable

•	Power-folding hardtop
•	Available turbocharged six-cylinder
•	Higher-performance sDrive35is trim
•	No-cost automatic transmission (sDrive30i)
•	Rear-wheel drive
•	Standard adjustable drivetrain settings

What We Like

•	Acceleration
•	Handling
•	Decent ride quality (sDrive30i, sDrive35i)
•	Driving ease
•	Vastly improved iDrive system
•	Compelling styling

What We Don't

•	Trunk volume with top down
•	High price, with options
•	Too much brake-pedal travel
•	Ride comfort in sDrive35is
•	Some inconsistent interior pieces

The two-seat Z4 roadster uses a standard folding metal hardtop. Trim levels include the sDrive30i, turbocharged sDrive35i and high-performance sDrive35is. All three have standard Dynamic Drive Control, a feature that allows drivers to vary steering and accelerator settings to suit their tastes. Anyone considering the entry-level Z4 might cross-shop Nissan's redesigned 370Z; a loaded Z4, on the other hand, could compete with the Mercedes-Benz SLK, Audi TT or Porsche Boxster.

3 Available Z4 Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	23/34	$48,650	$44,760
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	19/26	$55,150	$50,740
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/24	$64,200	$59,065
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