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2005 BMW Z4

New from

$74,500 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

8.9 - 9.5 L / 100km

About the BMW Z4

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new BMW Z4 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $74,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 2.5i variant and topping out at $94,600 for the 3.0i.

There are 2 variants of the Z4 available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm) and 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2005 Z4 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

105.62 - 131.78 kW/t

84.75 kW/t

165.25 kW/t

Boot Space

260 litres

150 litres

410 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.9 - 9.5 L/100km

8.3 L/100km

12.1 L/100km

Price

$74,500 - $94,600

$41,860

$159,500

Warranty (Years)

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

6 years

2 years

9 years

2005 BMW Z4 Price

2.5i

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$78,500
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$74,500
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$81,100
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$77,100

3.0i

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$92,000
3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$86,000
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$94,600
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$88,600

*excl. on-roads

All BMW Z4 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$99,200	$142,700
2023	$90,900	$139,800
2022	$88,900	$133,900
2021	$87,900	$129,900
2020	$84,900	$127,900

*excl. on-roads

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2005 BMW Z4 Specs

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2.5i

Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Ari Eon
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Cassette
- System Digital Cassette Mini Disc
- System In-dash Cd
- System Rds
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Roadster
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.62
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Cd
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 0.0
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 260
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
- Front Headroom (mm): 948
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1334
- Front Track (mm): 1473
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.3
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 0.0
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 0.0
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 0.0
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.5
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 0.0
- Overall Height (mm): 1299
- Overall Length (mm): 4091
- Overall Width (mm): 1781
- Rear Track (mm): 1523
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 9800
- Wheelbase (mm): 2495
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84.0
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 75.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Multi Coat
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Roof
- Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 2
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Sports Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1560
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1335
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

3.0i

Adds to 2.5i:

Audio
- Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 124.54
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 3.0
- Engine (cc): 2979
- Stroke Engine: 89.6
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
Transmission
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Visibility
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1590
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1365
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Removes from 2.5i:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.62
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Stroke Engine: 75.0
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Transmission
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1560
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1335
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

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2005 BMW Z4 Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW Z4

The most fuel efficient BMW Z4 is the 2.5i with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The BMW Z4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 3.0i with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

BMW Z4	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	8.9 L/100km
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	9.5 L/100km

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2005 BMW Z4 Warranty

What is the warranty on a BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.