2012 BMW Z4 review
BMW Z4 highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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What is new for the 2012 BMW Z4?
- The Z4 is available in a variety of new trims, including the SDrive28i, SDrive35i, and SDrive35is.
- The 3.0i, 3.5i, and 3.5is trims have been discontinued for 2012.
- Z4 trims have been upgraded with Power Seat(s), Memory Seat(s), and Leatherette Seats as standard equipment this year.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the BMW Z4 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks BMW Z4 13th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
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SDrive35i 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Hard Top
- Leatherette Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Run Flat Tires
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
300
Torque (ft-lbs)
300
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
98.3"
Overall length
167"
Width
70.5"
Height
50.8"
Leg room
F 42.2"
Head room
F 39.1"
Front tires
P225/45R17
Rear tires
P255/40R17
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
2012 BMW Z4 FAQ
The 2012 BMW Z4 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SDrive35i: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- SDrive28i: 23 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- SDrive35is: 17 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The BMW Z4 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the BMW Z4 as 12 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
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