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BMW Z4 E89

Headline trim: sDrive35is — 335 bhp, 0-62 in 4.8s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
335 bhp
0–60
4.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$25,000

Strengths

  • Retractable hardtop
  • M Sport package
  • Choice of inline-four / six

Weaknesses

  • Heavy with hardtop
  • HPFP failures on N54
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • E89 platform
  • Retractable hardtop only — no soft-top
  • N52/N20/N54/N55 petrol
  • 6MT, 6AT, 7-speed DCT

Common issues

  • Retractable hardtop hydraulics
  • HPFP failures (N54)
  • Run-flat tyres

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E89's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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sDrive18i 2.0
BHP156
Torque240 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top137 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
sDrive20i 2.0
BHP184
Torque270 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
sDrive28i 2.0
BHP245
Torque350 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
sDrive30i 3.0 inline-6
BHP258
Torque310 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
sDrive35i 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP306
Torque400 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
sDrive35is 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP335
Torque450 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT