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The BMW Z4 is a captivating roadster that masterfully combines exhilarating open-top driving with sophisticated style. Its athletic proportions, long bonnet, and short overhangs create an unmistakable and dynamic silhouette. Powered by responsive engines, the Z4 delivers a thrilling and agile driving experience, perfect for winding roads and spirited journeys. Inside, a driver-focused cockpit boasts premium materials and cutting-edge technology, ensuring comfort and connectivity on every adventure. The BMW Z4 embodies the pure joy of driving, offering an unfiltered connection between driver, road, and the open air.

Price: ₹ 90.90 to 98.90 lakh*

BMW Z4 – Features & Specifications

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sDrive20i M Sport Petrol)

Key Specifications

Ex-showroom Price & Body Type

Price: ₹ 90.90 Lakh (approx.)
Body Type: Roadster / Convertible

Engine & Performance

Mileage (ARAI): 14.3 kmpl (approx.)
Engine Type: 2.0L 4-Cylinder TwinPower Turbo Petrol
Displacement: 1998 cc
Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic Sport (Automatic)
Max Power: 197 bhp @ 4500-6500 rpm
Max Torque: 320 Nm @ 1450-4200 rpm
Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres
Emission Norm Compliance: BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger: Yes

Suspension, Brakes & Tyres

Front Suspension: Double-joint spring strut axle
Rear Suspension: Five-link axle
Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc
Tyre Type: Runflat Tyres
Tyre Size: Front: 255/35 R19, Rear: 275/35 R19

Dimensions & Capacity

Length: 4324 mm
Width: 1864 mm (without mirrors)
Height: 1304 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase: 2470 mm
Ground Clearance: 113 mm (approx.)
Boot Space: 281 litres
Seating Capacity: 2 passengers
No. of Doors: 2
Turning Radius: 5.5 metres (approx.)
Body Type: Roadster

Key Features

Safety & Assistance

✔️ Airbags: Yes (6 Airbags)
✔️ ABS with EBD: Yes
✔️ Brake Assist: Yes
✔️ Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes (Dynamic Stability Control - DSC)
✔️ Traction Control: Yes (Dynamic Traction Control - DTC)
❌ Hill Hold Assist: No
❌ Hill Descent Control: No
❌ ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts: No (2-seater)
❌ Child Safety Locks: No
✔️ Rear Parking Sensors: Yes
✔️ Rearview Camera: Yes (with Parking Assistant)
✔️ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
✔️ Front Parking Sensors: Yes
❌ Mechanical Locking Differential (MLD): No
✔️ Electronic Differential Lock (EDL): Yes
Not Rated Global NCAP Safety Rating:
✔️ Seat Belt Warning: Yes
✔️ Emergency Brake Light Flashing: Yes
❌ Rear Center Three-point Seatbelt: No
✔️ Cornering Brake Control: Yes
✔️ 360-Degree Surround View Camera: Yes (Parking Assistant Plus)
❌ Level 2 ADAS: No
✔️ Rollover Protection System: Yes

Braking & Traction

✔️ Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
✔️ Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc
❌ 4WD Transfer Case: No (RWD)

Audio & Connectivity

✔️ Touchscreen Infotainment: Yes (BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25-inch control display)
✔️ Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Yes (Wireless)
✔️ USB Ports: Yes (Front)
✔️ Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes
✔️ Speakers: Yes (Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System, 10 speakers)
✔️ Connected Car Tech: Yes (BMW ConnectedDrive)
✔️ Built-in Navigation: Yes (BMW Navigation System)
✔️ Wireless Charger: Yes

Comfort & Convenience

✔️ Cruise Control: Yes (with braking function)
❌ Manual AC: No
✔️ Automatic Climate Control: Yes (2-Zone Automatic Climate Control)
✔️ Power Windows (Front): Yes
❌ Power Windows (Rear): No
✔️ Electrically Adjustable ORVMs: Yes (Auto-dimming, heated, folding)
✔️ Electrically Foldable ORVMs: Yes
✔️ Keyless Entry: Yes (Comfort Access System)
❌ Rear Wiper & Defogger: No
✔️ Sunroof: Yes (Electric Soft-top Convertible Roof)
✔️ Power Steering: Yes (Servotronic)
✔️ Adjustable Steering (Tilt): Yes
✔️ Adjustable Steering (Telescopic): Yes
✔️ Central Locking: Yes (Remote)
❌ Side Stepper: No
✔️ Steering-mounted Controls: Yes
❌ Rear AC Vents: No
✔️ Push Button Start/Stop: Yes
✔️ Cooled Glovebox: Yes
✔️ Auto Headlamps: Yes (Adaptive LED Headlights)
✔️ Rain-sensing Wipers: Yes
✔️ Driver Side Auto Up/Down Power Window: Yes (Both windows one-touch up/down)
❌ Ventilated Front Seats: No
✔️ Ambient Lighting: Yes
❌ Powered Tailgate: No (Manual trunk operation)
✔️ Driver's Headrest adjustable: Yes (Integrated into seat)
❌ Rear Door Sunblinds: No
✔️ Driving Mode Select: Yes (Driving Experience Control)
❌ Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC): No

Interior & Seating

✔️ Height Adjustable Driver Seat: Yes (Power adjustable)
❌ Rear Seat Headrests: No
❌ Foldable Rear Seat: No
Interior Color: Black, Cognac, or Magma Red (Vernasca Leather)
Seat Upholstery: Vernasca Leather (with M Sport specific stitching)
✔️ Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: Yes (M Leather Steering Wheel)
✔️ Leather Wrapped Gear Knob: Yes
❌ Rear Armrest with Cupholders: No
✔️ Digital Instrument Cluster: Yes (BMW Live Cockpit Professional, 10.25-inch)
✔️ Aluminium Pedals: Yes (M Sport specific)
✔️ Decorative Inserts: Yes (Aluminium Mesheffect)
✔️ Scuff Plates: Yes (M badging)
✔️ Badging on Seats/Dashboard: Yes (M Sport badging)

Driver Information & Alerts

✔️ Engine Immobilizer: Yes
✔️ Low Fuel Warning: Yes
✔️ Gear Shift Indicator: Yes
✔️ Headlight-On Reminder: Yes
✔️ Door Ajar Warning: Yes
✔️ Tire Direction Display: Yes (through TPMS)
❌ ADAS Alerts: No

Exterior Styling

❌ Hard Top: No
✔️ Convertible Soft Top: Yes (Electric folding soft top)
✔️ Alloy Wheels: Yes (19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels Double-spoke style 799 M Bicolour)
✔️ LED DRLs: Yes
✔️ Front Fog Lights: Yes (Integrated into LED headlamps)
✔️ Body-coloured Bumpers: Yes (M Sport specific design)
✔️ Chrome Exhaust Tip: Yes (Dual, round)
❌ Black Cladding: No
✔️ Antenna: Yes (Integrated)
❌ Roof Rails: No
✔️ Chrome Door Handles: Yes (Body-coloured)
✔️ Full LED Headlamps: Yes (Adaptive LED Headlights)
❌ Integrated Roof Spoiler: No (Roadster design)
❌ Rear Skid Plate: No
❌ Electrically Operated Tailgate: No
✔️ Chrome Grille Frame: Yes (Black Kidney Grille)
✔️ Badging: Yes (Z4 sDrive20i badging)

Key Specifications

Ex-showroom Price & Body Type

Price: ₹ 98.90 Lakh (approx.)
Body Type: Roadster / Convertible

Engine & Performance

Mileage (ARAI): 12.0 kmpl (approx.)
Engine Type: 3.0L 6-Cylinder TwinPower Turbo Petrol
Displacement: 2998 cc
Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic Sport (Automatic)
Max Power: 340 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm
Max Torque: 500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres
Emission Norm Compliance: BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger: Yes

Suspension, Brakes & Tyres

Front Suspension: Double-joint spring strut axle with Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension: Five-link axle with Adaptive M Suspension
Front Brakes: M Sport Brakes (Ventilated Disc)
Rear Brakes: M Sport Brakes (Ventilated Disc)
Tyre Type: Performance Runflat Tyres
Tyre Size: Front: 255/35 R19, Rear: 275/35 R19

Dimensions & Capacity

Length: 4324 mm
Width: 1864 mm (without mirrors)
Height: 1304 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase: 2470 mm
Ground Clearance: 113 mm (approx.)
Boot Space: 281 litres
Seating Capacity: 2 passengers
No. of Doors: 2
Turning Radius: 5.5 metres (approx.)
Body Type: Roadster

Key Features

Safety & Assistance

✔️ Airbags: Yes (6 Airbags)
✔️ ABS with EBD: Yes
✔️ Brake Assist: Yes
✔️ Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes (Dynamic Stability Control - DSC)
✔️ Traction Control: Yes (Dynamic Traction Control - DTC)
❌ Hill Hold Assist: No
❌ Hill Descent Control: No
❌ ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts: No (2-seater)
❌ Child Safety Locks: No
✔️ Rear Parking Sensors: Yes
✔️ Rearview Camera: Yes (with Parking Assistant)
✔️ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
✔️ Front Parking Sensors: Yes
✔️ Mechanical Locking Differential (MLD): Yes (M Sport Differential)
✔️ Electronic Differential Lock (EDL): Yes
Not Rated Global NCAP Safety Rating:
✔️ Seat Belt Warning: Yes
✔️ Emergency Brake Light Flashing: Yes
❌ Rear Center Three-point Seatbelt: No
✔️ Cornering Brake Control: Yes
✔️ 360-Degree Surround View Camera: Yes (Parking Assistant Plus)
❌ Level 2 ADAS: No
✔️ Rollover Protection System: Yes

Braking & Traction

✔️ Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes)
✔️ Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes)
❌ 4WD Transfer Case: No (RWD)

Audio & Connectivity

✔️ Touchscreen Infotainment: Yes (BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25-inch control display)
✔️ Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Yes (Wireless)
✔️ USB Ports: Yes (Front)
✔️ Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes
✔️ Speakers: Yes (Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, 12 speakers)
✔️ Connected Car Tech: Yes (BMW ConnectedDrive)
✔️ Built-in Navigation: Yes (BMW Navigation System)
✔️ Wireless Charger: Yes

Comfort & Convenience

✔️ Cruise Control: Yes (with braking function)
❌ Manual AC: No
✔️ Automatic Climate Control: Yes (2-Zone Automatic Climate Control)
✔️ Power Windows (Front): Yes
❌ Power Windows (Rear): No
✔️ Electrically Adjustable ORVMs: Yes (Auto-dimming, heated, folding)
✔️ Electrically Foldable ORVMs: Yes
✔️ Keyless Entry: Yes (Comfort Access System)
❌ Rear Wiper & Defogger: No
✔️ Sunroof: Yes (Electric Soft-top Convertible Roof)
✔️ Power Steering: Yes (M Servotronic)
✔️ Adjustable Steering (Tilt): Yes
✔️ Adjustable Steering (Telescopic): Yes
✔️ Central Locking: Yes (Remote)
❌ Side Stepper: No
✔️ Steering-mounted Controls: Yes
❌ Rear AC Vents: No
✔️ Push Button Start/Stop: Yes
✔️ Cooled Glovebox: Yes
✔️ Auto Headlamps: Yes (Adaptive LED Headlights)
✔️ Rain-sensing Wipers: Yes
✔️ Driver Side Auto Up/Down Power Window: Yes (Both windows one-touch up/down)
✔️ Ventilated Front Seats: Yes (Optional)
✔️ Ambient Lighting: Yes
❌ Powered Tailgate: No (Manual trunk operation)
✔️ Driver's Headrest adjustable: Yes (Integrated into seat)
❌ Rear Door Sunblinds: No
✔️ Driving Mode Select: Yes (Driving Experience Control with Adaptive M Suspension settings)
✔️ Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC): Yes (Adaptive M Suspension)

Interior & Seating

✔️ Height Adjustable Driver Seat: Yes (Power adjustable)
❌ Rear Seat Headrests: No
❌ Foldable Rear Seat: No
Interior Color: Black, Cognac, or Magma Red (Vernasca Leather)
Seat Upholstery: Vernasca Leather (with M Sport specific stitching)
✔️ Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: Yes (M Leather Steering Wheel)
✔️ Leather Wrapped Gear Knob: Yes
❌ Rear Armrest with Cupholders: No
✔️ Digital Instrument Cluster: Yes (BMW Live Cockpit Professional, 10.25-inch)
✔️ Aluminium Pedals: Yes (M Sport specific)
✔️ Decorative Inserts: Yes (Aluminium Mesheffect)
✔️ Scuff Plates: Yes (M40i badging)
✔️ Badging on Seats/Dashboard: Yes (M40i badging)

Driver Information & Alerts

✔️ Engine Immobilizer: Yes
✔️ Low Fuel Warning: Yes
✔️ Gear Shift Indicator: Yes
✔️ Headlight-On Reminder: Yes
✔️ Door Ajar Warning: Yes
✔️ Tire Direction Display: Yes (through TPMS)
❌ ADAS Alerts: No

Exterior Styling

❌ Hard Top: No
✔️ Convertible Soft Top: Yes (Electric folding soft top)
✔️ Alloy Wheels: Yes (19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels Double-spoke style 799 M Bicolour)
✔️ LED DRLs: Yes
✔️ Front Fog Lights: Yes (Integrated into LED headlamps)
✔️ Body-coloured Bumpers: Yes (M Aerodynamics package specific design)
✔️ Chrome Exhaust Tip: Yes (Dual, trapezoidal in Black high-gloss)
❌ Black Cladding: No
✔️ Antenna: Yes (Integrated)
❌ Roof Rails: No
✔️ Chrome Door Handles: Yes (Body-coloured)
✔️ Full LED Headlamps: Yes (Adaptive LED Headlights)
❌ Integrated Roof Spoiler: No (Roadster design)
❌ Rear Skid Plate: No
❌ Electrically Operated Tailgate: No
✔️ Chrome Grille Frame: Yes (Black Kidney Grille)
✔️ Badging: Yes (Z4 M40i badging)

Image Credit:© BMW India

BMW Z4 – Open-Top Thrill Meets Timeless Elegance:

The BMW Z4 stands as a stunning embodiment of roadster freedom, combining classic sports car design with modern luxury. With its sleek silhouette, long hood, and short overhangs, the Z4 exudes dynamic flair even when parked. The soft-top convertible roof adds to the charm, opening in just 10 seconds to let you enjoy the open skies in true BMW fashion.

Under the hood, the Z4 packs a punch with powerful turbocharged engines that deliver thrilling performance. Whether you choose the sDrive20i or the sportier M40i variant, the car offers razor-sharp handling, quick acceleration, and responsive steering, making every drive a memorable one. It’s engineered for enthusiasts who crave a visceral, high-performance driving experience.

Inside the cabin, the Z4 offers a premium blend of sportiness and sophistication. From high-quality Vernasca leather seats to the intuitive BMW iDrive system, every element is crafted for comfort and connectivity. The driver-focused cockpit, digital instrument cluster, and ambient lighting elevate the sense of luxury even further.

Whether you’re cruising through cityscapes or conquering winding hill roads, the BMW Z4 delivers excitement without compromise. Its compact size, elegant looks, and tech-laden features make it an ideal choice for Indian buyers seeking a head-turning sports convertible with everyday usability.

Pros
Striking Roadster Design: Classic long-hood, short-deck proportions with a modern, aggressive stance.
Strong Engine Options: Powerful turbo-petrol engines (sDrive20i & M40i) deliver thrilling performance.
Top-Down Experience: Electric soft-top opens in ~10 seconds, perfect for open-air driving.
Driver-Focused Cabin: Sporty cockpit layout with premium materials and digital displays.
Advanced Features: Includes BMW Live Cockpit Professional, Head-Up Display, and Gesture Control.
Agile Handling: Rear-wheel-drive layout with sharp steering and balanced dynamics.

Cons
Limited Practicality: Small boot space and 2-seat layout make it less suitable for families.
High Price Tag: Premium pricing compared to some rivals in the convertible sports segment.
No All-Wheel Drive Option: Only RWD available; no xDrive variant for better all-weather grip.
Low Ground Clearance: Not ideal for rough Indian roads or speed breakers.
Fuel Efficiency: Performance-focused setup means mileage is on the lower side.