Compare 2012 BMW Z4 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $55,150 | $59,300 | $54,800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $50,740 | $55,150 | $50,964 |
| Destination | $895 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Thermatic Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | N/A | 50-50 Bench | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | 500W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | COMAND With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | N/A | Mbrace |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Concealed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Colored W/chrome Surround | Chrome | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Fixed Glass |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Retractable | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/45VR17.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P255/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 255/40VR17 | N/A | 245/35YR18 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | S Tronic | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | S Tronic 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 7-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.08 | 3.88 | 3.07 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 166.9 " | 182.5 " | 162.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.5 " | 73.0 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 50.8 " | 54.3 " | 51.2 " |
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5,800 Rpm | 333 @ 5,500 Rpm | 302 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 300 @ 1,400 Rpm | 325 @ 2,900 Rpm | 273 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.9 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | 5.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.6 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds | 14.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 95 Mph | 95 Mph | 97 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.33/3.50 " | 3.66/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 Lbs. | 4,310 Lbs. | 3,417 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,134 Lbs. | 5,302 Lbs. | 4,090 Lbs. |
| Payload | 562 Lbs. | 882 Lbs. | 673 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 " | 108.3 " | 95.7 " |
| Front Track | 59.5 " | 62.5 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.5 " | 62.0 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.5 '' | 18.7 '' | 17.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .32 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 41.3 " | 42.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 31.9 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.0 " | 38.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.3 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.3 " | 54.3 " | 52.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 46.8 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 8.0 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 8.0 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 10.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 81 Cu.ft. | 49 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
