The BMW Z4 is a compact luxury roadster with a focus on performance, premium materials and everyday usability.
The Z4 has a 3.0 litre six cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which is coupled with an auto gearbox and rear-wheel drive. The engine offers rapid acceleration, linear power delivery, and swift throttle response. The gearbox changes smoothly and matches up well with all driving habits.
The Z4 gives around 10 to 12 kmpl in real driving scenarios. Although it is not one of its strong points, it's reasonable since it's not meant to be fuel-efficient. Acceleration is good in the Z4, and overtaking other vehicles comes smoothly without any resistance. It eagerly moves towards achieving greater speeds.
The cabin itself comes equipped with good quality materials, contemporary design, and supportive seating. The two-seater design creates a compact ambiance but can certainly be comfortable. The infotainment system in the vehicle is intuitive, the operation of which feels robust, and the insulation helps maintain the cabin much quieter than expected despite high speeds. The soft top opening comes in quite handy in adding to the versatility of the cabin experience.
Safety features include several airbags, ABS, stability control, traction control, rollover protection, and a strong body. The braking performance enables smooth stopping. It handles well in any critical situation and has good road integrity.
It has a low stance and wide tracks, at about 4.3 metres long, giving it greater stability. It has a low seating position that further accentuates sportiness. The trunk can haul 281 litres of luggage.
It features important aspects such as the soft top that can be operated electrically, LEDs, premium leathers, digital display for drivers, all-media interface infotai
| Seating capacity | -- |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Number of cylinders | -- |
| Displacement | -- |
| Max power (bhp) | -- |
| Gear box | -- |
| Max torque (Nm) | -- |
| Mileage (ARAI) | -- |
| Fuel Type | petrol |
| Strong safety package | |
| Premium, high-quality interior | |
| Electrically operated soft top | |
| 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine |
M 40I | ||
|---|---|---|
Comfort & convenience | ||
| 12V power outlets | Yes | |
| 2nd row charging outlet | No | |
| Adjustable ORVM | Yes | |
| Adjustable cluster brightness | Yes | |
| Air conditioner | Yes | |
Entertainment & communication | ||
| Apple car play / android auto | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Am/fm radio | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Aux compatibility/connectivity | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Bluetooth compatibility/connectivity | Yes | |
Exterior | ||
| Body colored bumpers | Yes | |
| Body kit | Yes | |
| Chrome exhaust | Yes | |
| Exterior door handle colour | Body Coloured | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | |
Interior | ||
| Digital Instrument cluster | Yes | |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital Tachometer | Yes | |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital tripmeter | Yes | |
| Door pockets | Yes | |
| Headrests | Yes | |
Safety | ||
| 360 view camera | No | |
| Airbags | Yes | |
| Airbags - Co-passenger airbag | Yes | |
| Airbags - Front torso airbags | Yes | |
| Airbags - Knee airbags | No | |
Warranty | ||
| OEM warranty (years) | 3 | |
Yes, the Z4 is surprisingly comfortable and manageable for daily use
It offers around 281 litres of boot space.
Yes, it is strictly a two seater roadster.
The M40i variant accelerates quickly and offers strong performance suitable for highway and spirited driving.
It comes with a 3.0 litre six cylinder turbo petrol engine.
It usually returns around 10 to 12 kmpl in mixed driving.
Yes, it has an electrically operated soft top that opens and closes in seconds.
Yes, the cabin feels premium with high-quality materials, digital displays, and a driver-focused layout. It may not be as spacious as larger luxury cars, but it still feels refined and well-built.
Yes, driving with the roof down can slightly reduce mileage due to increased aerodynamic drag. The difference isn’t huge, but at higher speeds, you may notice slightly higher fuel consumption.
While the Z4 M40i is powerful, it remains manageable in city traffic thanks to smooth power delivery and an automatic gearbox. That said, its full potential is best experienced on open roads rather than congested areas.
The Z4 M40i in India is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-6 turbo-petrol engine that delivers strong performance with quick acceleration and smooth power delivery.