Review and specifications
2023 BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 roadster returns after a three-year hiatus with a soft top, a sportier character, up-to-date advanced safety features, and improved fuel economy. It is closely related to the new Toyota Supra coupe. The base 2.0-liter turbo Z4 delivers punchy acceleration and an invigorating exhaust sound. The eight-speed automatic shifts with authority. No manual is available. Its handling is super nimble, but it has an incessantly stiff and choppy ride. The powered soft top can open and close in just 11 seconds, and can be done on the move up to 31 mph. It can also be opened or closed remotely, using the key fob. There is minimal wind buffeting inside with the windows up. The iDrive control system takes some time to master, but it proves intuitive with experience. It has Apple CarPlay compatibility, but it requires a subscription after the first year. A 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo is new for 2020. The Z4 received a light refresh in 2023 and a 6-speed manual transmission became available in 2025.
- Market value
- $43,475
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 2
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- convertible
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Sports cars 2-seat
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $43,475
- Retail value range
- $38,825 - $48,125
- Original MSRP range
- $52,800 - $65,300
- Trade-in range
- $35,465 - $44,130
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 25 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,690
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 111 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 51 in
- Wheelbase
- 97 in
- Weight
- 3,290 lb
- Maximum load
- 465 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 2 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Luggage
- 1+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About BMW
BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.
Vehicle ID: 25021 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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