2013 BMW Z4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It can be hard to believe anyone with the wherewithal to snag a sports car in the Z4's price range would feel the economic pinch, but BMW is still holding out on adding a rally-ready M back into this roadster's lineup for a lack of "business reasons" to produce it. Instead BMW dropped the price by $1,300 and added features to the existing Z4 triplets to further improve the line's appeal.
I say "further" because 2012 saw the addition of a significantly lower rung to BMW's Z4 ladder with the reintroduction of an inline 4-cylinder powerplant instead of the previous straight-6 for the baseline. Turbocharged with enough power to propel this rear-wheel-drive thrills machine to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, the only corners cut here would be on the Autobahn, despite the price chasm between it and the next level up—not to mention its 3 to 10 mpg fuel savings over its bigger brothers. Nobody has stopped long enough to leave a review, so BMW probably did well with the new sDrive28i (28i) baseline for 2012.
Moving into 2013 BMW added powered front seats with memory for driver's settings, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a universal garage door opener and ambient lighting all standard across the board despite the price drop. Combined with all of the changes to date, the more efficient but amply capable baseline engine and these new features at an attractive new price, this 2-seat retractable hardtop is at last poised to appease even practical drivers—and their inner James Bond. This inline-4 even offers more power than Bond's could've mustered way back when, pumping out 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of turbocharged torque through either a 6-speed manual for 22 mpg city/34 highway or an 8-speed automatic for 24/33.
Moving up to the sDrive35i (35i) nets a 3-liter inline-6 good for a balanced 300 hp and lb-ft of torque. The standard 6-speed manual sprints this Z4 to 60 mph in a mere 5.2 seconds, but does so at the cost of 19/26 mileage numbers, and the optional 7-speed automated dual-clutch manual (DCT) does worse at 17/24. Last and certainly most, the sDrive35is (35is) receives that 3-liter inline-6 tweaked up to 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, with 369 lb-ft of torque available at full throttle with overboost. The DCT is the only available transmission, but it thrusts this Z4 to 60 mph in 5 seconds flat with the very same fuel economy as the DCT in a 35i.
Aside from the drivetrain, each trim is minimally different, notably featuring things like automatic and adaptive xenon headlights, heated mirrors, adjustable drive settings that modify steering, throttle and automatic transmission response, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone connectivity and a stereo system with CD player, HD radio, auxiliary audio jack and iPod/USB connectivity across the board. The 35i swaps out the premium vinyl leatherette for real leather upholstery, and the 35is is stylistically distinct, also adding a lowered suspension with adaptive dampers, sport steering wheel and 10-way sport seats with adjustable bolsters. The sport steering wheel and seats are available otherwise with the Sport package, and as always, manufacturer and dealer options alike will make sure you get everything you want, from high convenience tech to cold-weather practicality.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
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by bob b
Apr 16, 2022
features are fine It says it’s manual transmission but the picture shows it’s automatic and manual transmission I would prefer manual transmissionApr 16, 2022
by Guillermo C
Sep 16, 2020
timeless style, gorgeous color combination, best convertible at this great price Sep 16, 2020
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2013 BMW Z4 Pricing
Original MSRP
$47,350 to $64,200Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent