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← BMW Z4 · 2002-2008 · E85/E86

BMW Z4 E85/E86

Headline trim: Z4 M Coupé 3.2 — 343 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
343 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$44,000

Strengths

  • Z4 M Coupé / Roadster legend
  • S54 inline-six (M)
  • NA petrol charm

Weaknesses

  • Steering rack issues
  • Soft-top wear
  • Cabin shows age

Notable tech

  • E85 platform
  • Roadster (E85) and Coupé (E86)
  • M52/N52 inline-six (regular), S54 (Z4 M)
  • 5MT, 6MT, SMG-II, 6AT

Common issues

  • Steering rack issues
  • Soft-top mechanism wear
  • VANOS rattle

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E85/E86's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Z4 2.0i / 2.5i / 3.0i
BHP215
Torque270 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 6MT / SMG-II / 6AT
Z4 M Coupé/Roadster (S54)
BHP343
Torque365 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT