BMW Z4 Roadster in San Francisco Red with roof down, side profile

BMW

2026 BMW Z4

Two seat premium roadster

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From $104,300 plus on-road costs

The Z4 is BMW's soft top two seater, offered here as a four cylinder sDrive20i or a six cylinder M40i.

From$104,300+ORC
Engine2.0 litre turbo petrol four
Power145 to 285 kW
Fuel use6.7 to 7.8 L/100 km
Seats2
Boot281 L

CarTell take

We haven't driven the Z4 yet. On paper, BMW AU lists the Z4 only under available new vehicles. Expect demonstrator and stock pricing to vary; CarExpert quotes indicative Sydney drive-away from $111,437 to $152,702.

Why consider it

  • The M40i's 285 kW six on paper gives near M car pace in a roadster

What to know

  • Run out model: no configurator, limited stock and no announced successor

Who it suits

Drivers who want a premium open top two seater and can find one in stock

Keen drivers

145 to 285 kW on tap

Premium buyers

Cabin quality up top

Performance and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

2.0 litre turbo petrol four

Powertrain

145 to 285 kW, 320 to 500 Nm

6.7 to 7.8 L/100 km

Claimed fuel use

Combined cycle.

Grades and pricing

2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromEnginePowerFuel useDriveKey differences
sDrive20i M Sport$104,300 +ORC2.0 litre turbo petrol four145 kW6.7 L/100km combinedRWDEntry roadster, 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 s
M40i$143,600 +ORC3.0 litre turbo petrol six285 kW7.8 L/100km combinedRWDInline six and 4.1 s to 100 km/h for about $39,000 more

sDrive20i M Sport

$104,300 +ORC

Engine
2.0 litre turbo petrol four
Power
145 kW
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km combined
Drive
RWD

Entry roadster, 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 s

M40i

$143,600 +ORC

Engine
3.0 litre turbo petrol six
Power
285 kW
Fuel use
7.8 L/100km combined
Drive
RWD

Inline six and 4.1 s to 100 km/h for about $39,000 more

Practicality and safety

2 seats

Seating

281 L

Boot space

Not ANCAP rated

Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet

RWD

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you want something you can order new, or a cheaper and lighter roadster such as an MX-5

Frequently asked questions

The BMW Z4 in full

The Z4 is BMW's soft top two seater, offered here as a four cylinder sDrive20i or a six cylinder M40i. Production for Australia has ended, so what is left is remaining stock rather than a car you can order.

From$104,300+ORC
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