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2022 BMW Z4 Trims Comparison

2022 Z4 trim level differences

The 2022 BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel-drive two-seat roadster that is available in two trim levels: sDrive30i and sDrive M40i. The sDrive30i is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 255 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque. The sDrive M40i comes equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder that's rated at 382 hp and 368 lb-ft. An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission choice.

NOTE: Models produced early in the model year came with a touchscreen. Due to the current microchip shortage, touchscreen functionality for the display screen was removed partway through the model year.

Feature highlights include:

sDrive30i
The four-cylinder sDrive30i comes standard with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
  • LED headlights
  • Automatic wipers
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument panel
  • Push-button start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Imitation leather upholstery

Standard tech features include:

  • Navigation system
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen (standard on models produced early in the year)
  • 10.25-inch display screen (standard on models produced later in the year)
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

sDrive M40i
The sDrive M40i adds the more powerful engine and:

  • Dynamic Handling package (detailed below)
  • Keyless entry
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats

As with most BMWs, the Z4 is available with a staggering number of packages and stand-alone options. These include:

  • Driving Assistance package
    • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
    • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
    • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Convenience package
    • Keyless entry
    • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Premium 2 package (sDrive30i)
    • Convenience package
    • Heated front seats
    • Remote engine start
    • Ambient lighting
    • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Premium package (M40i only)
    • Remote engine start
    • Ambient lighting
    • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • M Sport package
    • 18- or 19-inch wheels
    • Aerodynamic body kit
    • Sport suspension (adaptive suspension optional)
    • Sport steering wheel
  • Dynamic Handling package (sDrive30i only)
    • M Sport package
    • Upgraded brakes
    • Sport differential
    • Adaptive suspension
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Remote engine start
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Ambient lighting
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front)

Which 2022 Z4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base sDrive30i will please most drivers with its generous amount of features and quick acceleration. But if you can stretch the budget, go for the sDrive M40i. The top model packs a much more powerful engine and an upgraded rear differential and brakes.

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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Austria
Austria
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,000 rpm
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
294 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
368 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18 (FRONT) 255/40R18 (REAR)
255/40R18 (FRONT) 275/40R18 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.0-in (Rear)
18 X 9.0-in (Front) 18 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 32 / 28 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.7 gal.
13.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
343 / 438 miles
301 / 397 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,287 lb.
3,457 lb.
Ground Clearance
- 
- 
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
Height
51.4 in.
51.3 in.
Length
170.7 in.
170.7 in.
Wheelbase
97.2 in.
97.2 in.
Seating Capacity
2 
2 
Cargo Space, All Seats in Place
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rearmost Seat Down or Removed
- 
- 
Cargo Space, Maximum
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
Rear Head Room
- 
- 
Rear Leg Room
- 
- 
Rear Shoulder Room
- 
- 
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$60,489
$72,320
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.81
$0.96
Depreciation
$15,170
$20,464
Financing
$6,534
$8,558
Taxes & Fees
$2,534
$3,191
Fuel
$12,550
$14,047
Insurance
$4,497
$4,497
Maintenance
$10,943
$13,302
Repairs
$8,261
$8,261
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Ivory White Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Magma Red Vernasca, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather/alcantara
Cognac Vernasca, leather
Ivory White Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Magma Red Vernasca, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather/alcantara
Cognac Vernasca, leather
Exterior
Alpine White
Misano Blue Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mediterranean Blue Metallic
San Francisco Red Metallic
Alpine White
Misano Blue Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Grey II Metallic
San Francisco Red Metallic