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2016 BMW Z4
Convertible · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$550 to +$750 (3 trims; hover for each)
2016 Z4 trims
| sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | from $49,700 | $57,500 | $66,350 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 300 hp | 335 hp |
| Transmission | Manual: Manual Transmission Sport Automatic: Sport Automatic Transmission | 7-Speed double clutch Transmission | 7-Speed double clutch Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | Manual / Sport Automatic | Rwd | Rwd |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tech | |||
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather + option | Leather + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 17 in + option | 18 in + option | 18 in + option |
| Headlights | HID Projector | HID Projector | HID Projector |
Packages and options (82)
| sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive M Suspension | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cold Weather Package $700 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hyper Orange Package | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Increased Top Speed Limiter | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Ivory White Burnt Sienna Package | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Package | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Premium Sound Package $950 | Optional | Optional | — |
| Sport Package $2,000 | Optional | — | — |
| Technology Package $2,250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Special Order Color | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Automatic Transmission | Optional | — | — |
| Aerodynamic Kit | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Automatic High Beams $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior Mirror Caps in Body Color in Combination with Exterior Color B44 # Valencia Orange | — | — | Optional |
| BMW Individual Contrasting Hardtop $700 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Retractable Headlight Washers | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Without Lines Designation Outside | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Alcantara/Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Apps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Connected App Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Online and BMW Apps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Concierge Services $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Design Pure Fusion | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Design Pure Fusion with M Sport | Optional | Optional | — |
| Design Pure Traction | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Design Pure Traction with M Sports Package | Optional | Optional | — |
| Enhanced USB and Bluetooth Plus Smartphone Integration | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Extended Alcantara/Leather $1,350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Extended Kansas Leather $1,350 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Kansas Leather | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| M Sports Leather Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| M Steering Wheel | Optional | — | — |
| Nappa Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Real Time Traffic Information | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Services | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sports Leather Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters | Optional | Standard | — |
| Voice-Command | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Hi-Fi System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Park Distance Control $750 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 18" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 276 with Performance Run-Flat Tires (18x8.0, 225/40 R18 Front and 18x8.5, 255/35 R18 Rear) | Optional | — | — |
| 17" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 290 with Performance Run-Flat Tires (17x8.0, 225/45 R17) | Standard | — | — |
| 18" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 295 with Performance Run-Flat Tires (18x8.0, 225/40 R18 Front and 18x8.5, 255/35 R18 Rear) | — | — | Standard |
| 19" Light Alloy V-Spoke Wheels Style 296 with Performance Run-Flat Tires (19x8.0, 225/35 R19 Front and 19x9.0, 255/30 R19 Rear) $1,200 | — | Optional | — |
| 18" Light Alloy Star-Spoke Wheels Style 325M-With Performance Run-Flat Tires (18x8.0, 225/40 R18 Front and 18x8.5, 255/35 R18 Rear) | Optional | Optional | — |
| 19" Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels Style 326M-With Performance Run-Flat Tires (19x8.0, 225/35 R19 Front and 19x9.0, 255/30 R19 Rear) $1,200 | — | — | Optional |
| 18" Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 515with Mixed Performance Tires (18x8.0, 225/40 R18 Front and 18x8.5, 255/35 R18 Rear) | — | Standard | — |
| M Interior Trim Aluminum Carbon Shadow | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Anthracite Headliner | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Anthracite Wood Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Brushed Aluminum Trim | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Fineline Wood Trim with Black Dash Insert | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fineline Brown Wood Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Metal Weave Interior Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Estoril Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacier Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | Optional | Optional | — |
| Melbourne Red Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Grey Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sparkling Brown Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Valencia Orange $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alcantara / Leather Black / Orange with Black Color World | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alcantara / Leather Black / Orange with Black / Orange Color World | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Extended Kansas Leather $1,350 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black Kansas Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black SensaTec | Optional | — | — |
| Canberra Beige Extended Kansas Leather $1,350 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Canberra Beige Kansas Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Coral Red Extended Kansas Leather $1,350 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Coral Red Kansas Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Extended Alcantara / Leather Black / Orange with Black Color World $1,350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Extended Alcantara / Leather Black / Orange with Black Orange Color World $1,350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory White and Black Nappa Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Walnut Extended Kansas Leather $1,350 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Walnut Kansas Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Z4 2019–2025, Z4 2021–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW Z4 C N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 5 |
| 2019 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 5 |
| 2016 | BMW Z4 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | BMW Z4 Sdrive28I C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | BMW Z4 Sdrive35I C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | BMW Z4 Sdrive35IS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
22–25 |
| 2026 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2025 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
22–25 |
| 2025 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2024 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | Z4 M40i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | Z4 sDrive30i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2016 | Z4 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2016 | Z4 sDrive35i | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2016 | Z4 sDrive35is | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Z4 sDrive28i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2015 | Z4 sDrive35i | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | Z4 sDrive35is | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.