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    2009 BMW Z4

    New from

    $86,200 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.9 - 9.8 L / 100km

    About the BMW Z4

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new BMW Z4 is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $86,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $120,400 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Z4 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (150kW/250Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (190kW/310Nm) and 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 Z4 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    104.9 - 149.5 kW/t
    55.07 kW/t
    240.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    180 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.9 - 9.8 L/100km
    5.3 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    561 - 618 km
    484 km
    1,132 km
    Price
    $86,200 - $120,400
    $42,460
    $426,128
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    6 years
    2 years
    9 years

    2009 BMW Z4 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW Z4

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: E90
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 106.76
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.8
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • 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 Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 180
      • Front Headroom (mm): 992
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1439
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1354
      • Front Track (mm): 1511
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): -10
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1291
      • Overall Length (mm): 4239
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Track (mm): 1559
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2496
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 215
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2497
      • Engine Code: N52b25o1
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 78.8
      • 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 Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 598
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 242
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • 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: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Shoulder Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Passenger Front Seat Shoulder Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • 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 Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • 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
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1735
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2009 BMW Z4 Dimensions

    1291mm
    1790mm
    4239mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2009 BMW Z4 Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW Z4

    The most fuel efficient BMW Z4 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic 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 Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW Z4 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    2009 BMW Z4 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW Z4?

    The BMW Z4 offers a 3 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.

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    BMW Z4 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW Z4 is the Base that starts from $86,200.

    The most expensive BMW Z4 is the Base that starts from $120,400.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW Z4 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest BMW Z4 is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 4239mm in length and sits 1291mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW Z4 is the Base which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The BMW Z4 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW Z4 is the Base which weighs 1855 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW Z4 uses Premium Unleaded.

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