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    2020 BMW Z4

    New from

    $84,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.5 - 7.4 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 $84,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $127,900 for the M.

    There are 2 variants of the Z4 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (145kW/320Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/500Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2020 Z4 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    97.97 - 177.02 kW/t
    74.83 kW/t
    468.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    281 litres
    74 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.5 - 7.4 L/100km
    5.1 L/100km
    14 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    703 - 800 km
    433 km
    1,224 km
    Price
    $84,900 - $127,900
    $34,520
    $846,888
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    6 years
    2 years
    9 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,740 - 1,860 kg
    1,220 kg
    2,445 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    117 mm
    82 mm
    150 mm

    2020 BMW Z4 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW Z4

    M Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Clar
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.97
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Phone Preparation Charger
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Satellite View
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Concierge Service
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 281
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 987
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1459
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1072
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1380
      • Front Track (mm): 1609
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 117
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Overall Height (mm): 1304
      • Overall Length (mm): 4324
      • Overall Width (mm): 1864
      • Rear Track (mm): 1616
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2470
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 148
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Energy Recuperation Engine
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: B48b20o1
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 52
      • 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 Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Front Accent Led Lights Location: Front Accent Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 197
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1450
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
      • Convertible Roof Soft Color: Grey
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 5
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • 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
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Lane Change Warning
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • 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 Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: 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
      • Full Service Distance (km): 80000
      • Full Service Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1740
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1480
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3263
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1480
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1373
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    M

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 155.28
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 169
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2998
      • Engine Code: B58b30m1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 703
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 340
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 250
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Safety
      • Autonomous Drive City
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1610
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3549
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1503
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.97
    • Convenience
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 148
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Code: B48b20o1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
    • Lights
      • Front Accent Led Lights Location: Front Accent Lights
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 197
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1450
    • Safety
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1740
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1480
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3263
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1480
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1373
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    See all 2020 BMW Z4 Specs

    2020 BMW Z4 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW Z4

    The most fuel efficient BMW Z4 is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW Z4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    BMW Z4Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    See all BMW Z4 Fuel Economy

    2020 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 M Sport that starts from $84,900.

    The most expensive BMW Z4 is the M that starts from $127,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW Z4 is null kg offered by the following variants: M Sport and M.

    The largest BMW Z4 is the M Sport which measures 1864mm wide, 4324mm in length and sits 1304mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW Z4 is the M which has 285kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest BMW Z4 is the M which weighs 1860 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW Z4 uses Premium Unleaded.