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2022 BMW Z4

Convertible · 2015–2026

Trims and features

2015201620192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2022

2022 Z4 trims

M40isDrive30i
Price
Starting MSRP$63,700$49,900
Powertrain
EngineB58B46
Horsepower382 hp255 hp
Transmission8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission
Gears88
DrivetrainRwdRwd
Size and capability
Seats22
Tech
Apple CarPlayWirelessWireless
Android AutoWirelessWireless
AudioOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic LeatherSynthetic Leather
Heated seatsFrontOptional
Climate zones22
Exterior
Wheels18 in18 in
Packages and options (40)
M40isDrive30i
Convenience Package $550—Optional
Driving Assistance Package $700OptionalOptional
Dynamic Handling Package $2,450—Optional
M Sport Package $1,500StandardOptional
Premium Package OptionalOptional
Shadowline Package $300OptionalOptional
M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers StandardOptional
M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers OptionalOptional
Moonlight Black Soft Top $250OptionalOptional
Ambient Lighting $250OptionalOptional
Heated Front Seats $500StandardOptional
Heated Steering Wheel $190StandardOptional
Remote Engine Start $300OptionalOptional
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875OptionalOptional
Active Cruise Control $1,200OptionalOptional
Park Distance Control $200OptionalOptional
18" V-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 770 with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires —Standard
19" V-Spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, Style 772 with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires $600—Optional
18" M Double-Spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, Style 798M with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires —Optional
18" M Double-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 798M with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires StandardOptional
19" M Double-Spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 799M with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires $600OptionalOptional
19" M Double-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels, Style 799M with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires $600OptionalOptional
19" M Double-Spoke Cerium Grey Wheels, Style 800M with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires $600Optional—
Aluminum Trim with Mesh Effect OptionalOptional
Aluminum Tetragon Trim StandardOptional
Black High Gloss Trim OptionalStandard
Alpine White OptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Frozen Grey II Metallic $3,600—Optional
Glacier Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Mediterranean Blue Metallic $550—Optional
Mineral White Metallic $550—Optional
Misano Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptional
San Francisco Red Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Black Alcantara Black Vernasca Leather with Blue Contrast Stitching $1,500OptionalOptional
Black SensaTec OptionalOptional
Black Vernasca Leather $1,700OptionalOptional
Cognac Vernasca Leather $1,700OptionalOptional
Ivory White Vernasca Leather $1,700OptionalOptional
Magma Red Vernasca Leather $1,700OptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2026 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
manual available
RWD22–28 mpg Not rated 0 0 ——
2025 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
manual available
RWD22–28 mpg — — — —Yes
2024 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
RWD26–28 mpg Not rated 0 0 NoYes
2023 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
RWD26–28 mpg Not rated 2 0 NoYes
2022 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
RWD25–28 mpg Not rated 3 1 NoYes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
RWD25–28 mpg Not rated 5 1 StandardYes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
RWD26–27 mpg Not rated 6 5 NoYes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl turboRWD28 mpg Not rated 6 5 NoYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
manual available
RWD19–26 mpg Not rated 1 4 NoNo
2015 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
manual available
RWD19–26 mpg Not rated 1 5 NoNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Z4 2019–2025, Z4 2021–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 BMW Z4 C N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2024 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2023 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 20
2022 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 31
2021 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated StandardOptional 51
2020 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 65
2019 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 65
2016 BMW Z4 C RWDNot Rated NoNo 14
2015 BMW Z4 Sdrive28I C RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2015 BMW Z4 Sdrive35I C RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2015 BMW Z4 Sdrive35IS C RWDNot Rated NoNo 15

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
22–25
2026Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2025Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
22–25
2025Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2024Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 26
2024Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2023Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 26
2023Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2022Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2022Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2021Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2021Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2020Z4 M40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 26
2020Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 27
2019Z4 sDrive30iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 28
2016Z4 sDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
26
2016Z4 sDrive35iAuto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19
2016Z4 sDrive35isAuto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19
2015Z4 sDrive28iAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
26
2015Z4 sDrive35iAuto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19
2015Z4 sDrive35isAuto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 19

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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