2002-2008 Z4 OverviewBMW Z4 Overview (2002 - 2008)
E85 / E86
Tech Specs Summary
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- 137 - 155 mph
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- 5.0 - 8.2 seconds
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- 148 - 338 hp
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- 19.4 - 31.4 mpg
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- 2,921 - 3,296 lbs
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- 8.7 - 10.1 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 7.8 - 9.2 ft3 (Convertible)
This generation of the BMW Z4 (E85 / E86) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 2002 - 2008. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 3 L Inline 6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Z4 is the BMW Z4 M Roadster which scores 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 338 hp and a power/weight ratio of 9.68 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW Z4 Coupé 3.0si is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 383 miles and can store 10.1 cubic feet of cargo.
Euro NCAP Results
