Pros: Surprisingly generous legroom for a 2-seat sports car; invigorating acceleration in sDrive35i and sDrive35is models; true sports-car agility with BMW-typical overall refinement
Cons: Stiff, jittery ride, especially in sDrive35is model; minuscule cargo space; steep price premium for sDrive35is
CG Says: The 2015 BMW Z4’s model-year updates center on the mid-line sDrive35i model: It now comes standard with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and no longer offers a 6-speed manual. Other than that, the Z4 sees only minor trim-color changes this year. Slick and powerful, the Z4 does pretty much everything you could ask from a sporty 2-seat convertible. The 6-cylinder engines are a delight to rev, and handling is first rate. Though its pricing is not out of line when compared to other similar German performance convertibles, there are more compelling, less expensive alternatives right in BMW’s own stable. Still, if you think the 2015 BMW Z4 best fits your lifestyle, we would stick with the sDrive35i. Though more powerful, the sDrive35is does not deliver enough extra performance to justify its much steeper price.
| Class | Premium Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door convertible |
| Passenger Count | 2 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Nation of Manufacturer | Germany |
| Base Prices | sDrive28i: $49,900 sDrive35i: $57,900 sDrive35is: $66,750 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 240 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 34 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 300 |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 335 |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
