2016 BMW Z4 Specifications
Compare important 2016 BMW Z4 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Exterior length |
166.9 " |
166.9 " |
166.9 " |
| Exterior body width |
70.5 " |
70.5 " |
70.5 " |
| Exterior height |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.6 " |
| Horsepower |
240 @ 5,000 rpm |
300 @ 5,800 rpm |
335 @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque |
260 @ 1,250 rpm |
300 @ 1,400 rpm |
332 @ 1,500 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city |
22 mpg |
17 mpg |
17 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
34 mpg |
24 mpg |
24 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
7.0 seconds |
6.3 seconds |
5.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
15.6 seconds |
14.6 seconds |
14.1 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
88 mph |
93 mph |
97 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
.9 |
.9 |
.9 |
| Slalom speed |
62 mph |
62 mph |
61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.31/3.55 " |
3.31/3.53 " |
3.31/3.53 " |
| Curb weight |
3,263 lbs. |
N/A |
3,549 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
3,858 lbs. |
N/A |
4,178 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
98.3 " |
98.3 " |
98.3 " |
| Front track |
59.5 " |
59.5 " |
59.5 " |
| Rear track |
61.4 " |
60.5 " |
60.5 " |
| Turning radius |
17.5 '' |
17.5 '' |
17.5 '' |
| Front legroom |
42.2 " |
42.2 " |
42.2 " |
| Front headroom |
39.1 " |
39.1 " |
39.1 " |
| Front shoulder room |
53.3 " |
53.3 " |
53.3 " |
| Luggage volume |
8.0 cu.ft. |
8.0 cu.ft. |
8.0 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
8.0 cu.ft. |
8.0 cu.ft. |
8.0 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
14.5 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
| Payload |
562 lbs. |
562 lbs. |
562 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient |
.34 |
.35 |
.35 |
2016 BMW Z4 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Z4, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 BMW Z4 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
| Cargo concealed storage |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Compass |
std |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front |
front |
front |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpet front |
carpet front |
carpet front |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Programmable garage door opener |
std |
std |
std |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Driver information centre |
std |
std |
std |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| Ashtray |
std |
std |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighter elements |
front |
front |
front |
2016 BMW Z4 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 BMW Z4 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Antenna |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black w/chrome surround |
colored w/chrome surround |
colored w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights |
front |
front |
front |
| Door count |
2 doors |
2 doors |
2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
| Front tires |
P225/45VR17.0 BSW run flat performance |
P225/40WR18.0 BSW run flat performance |
P225/40WR18.0 BSW run flat performance |
| Wheels |
17" silver aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
std |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Tires - rear |
255/35WR10 |
255/35WR18 |
255/35WR18 |
| Convertible top |
power |
power |
power |
| Convertible roof glass rear window |
std |
std |
std |
| Convertible hardtop |
retractable |
retractable |
retractable |
2016 BMW Z4 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 BMW Z4 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Front seat type |
sport |
sport |
sport |
| Standard seating |
2 passengers |
2 passengers |
2 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
8-way power |
10-way power |
10-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
8-way power |
10-way power |
10-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Seat trim |
Sensatec leatherette |
leather |
leather |
2016 BMW Z4 Entertainment System
Some 2016 BMW Z4 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Radio |
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
| DVD-Audio |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Speakers |
11 |
11 |
14 performance |
| Amplifier |
std |
std |
premium |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
| Equalizer |
automatic |
automatic |
graphic |
2016 BMW Z4 Safety and Security Features
Each 2016 BMW Z4 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
| Door curb lights |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
std |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| LED taillights |
std |
std |
std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
std |
| Directionally adaptive headlights |
std |
std |
std |
| Headlight washer |
opt |
opt |
opt |
2016 BMW Z4 Mechanical Features
The 2016 BMW Z4 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine |
2.0L I-4 |
3.0L I-6 |
3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
opt |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
6-spd man w/OD |
7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.08 |
2.56 |
2.56 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
twin turbo |
twin turbo |
| Ride control |
std |
std |
std |
| Adaptive suspension |
opt |
opt |
std |
2016 BMW Z4 Other Specs
In general, the 2016 BMW Z4 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
sDrive28i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
sDrive35i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
sDrive35is 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Roadster, Engine: 3.0L I-6 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
999 |
999 |
999 |
