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2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe RWD
2024 BMW Z4 sDrive30i Roadster
$40,700 Starting Price (MSRP)
$53,600 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4 / 10
Sub-Model Z4 Coupe Sub-Model Z4 Roadster
Make BMW Make BMW
Model Z4 Model Z4
Model Year 2008 BMW Z4 Coupe Model Year 2024 BMW Z4 Roadster
Year 2008 Year 2024
MSRP $40,700 MSRP $53,600
Engine 3.0L Inline-6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 255 hp Horsepower 255 hp
Torque 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
City 18 MPG City 25 MPG
Highway 28 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 22 MPG Combined 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.7 gallons
Cruising Range City 261 miles Cruising Range City 342.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway 406 miles Cruising Range Highway 452.1 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 32.2 ft Turning Diameter 36.1 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Type Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Central Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Optional
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Not Available Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Optional
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Not Available Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Not Available A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Optional Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Optional Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Optional
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Optional
Seat Memory Optional Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Optional Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Optional Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Not Available MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Optional Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 2 seater Seating Capacity 2 seater
Curb Weight 3,108 lbs Curb Weight 3,287 lbs
Wheelbase 98.2 in Wheelbase 97.2 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9"
Front Tire P225/45R17 Front Tire P225/45VR18
Rear Tire P225/45R17 Rear Tire P255/40VR18
Front Width 58 in Front Width 63.7 in
Max Width 70.1 in Max Width 73.4 in
Height 49.9 in Height 51.4 in
Length 161.1 in Length 170.7 in
Front Seat Headroom 37.3 in Front Seat Headroom 38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 52.5 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.3 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in
Trunk Volume 10.1 ft³ Trunk Volume 9.9 ft³
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 4.7 in