BMW Z4 E89 or BMW Z4 G29?

2009–2016 vs 2018–present · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Z4 E89 4,239 mm, Z4 G29 4,324 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 E89 310 l, Z4 G29 281 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km, Z4 G29 6.3 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 E89 115–250 kW, Z4 G29 145–285 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 E89 29 items (Base), Z4 G29 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Z4 G292018–present · 5 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings	BMW Z4 G292018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,239 mm	Length4,324 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,864 mm
Height	Height1,291 mm	Height1,304 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,496 mm	Wheelbase2,470 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–123 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l	Trunk volume281 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,640 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines5
Power	Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)	Power145–285 kW (197–387 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18i	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · sDrive30i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35is	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · M40i
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Base	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim40 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E89 or BMW Z4 G29?

Length: BMW Z4 G29 4,324 mm, BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm (a 85 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,470 vs 2,496 mm. Boot: 281 vs 310 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E89 or BMW Z4 G29?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E89 uses 6.6 l/100 km (sDrive18i); the most frugal BMW Z4 G29 6.3 l/100 km (sDrive30i).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E89 or BMW Z4 G29?

The strongest BMW Z4 E89 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (sDrive35is); the strongest BMW Z4 G29 285 kW (387 hp) (M40i).

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