BMW Z4 2003 Cabrio
This generation of BMW Z4 has been produced from March, 2003 to March, 2006. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.
This BMW is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 150 to 231 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
BMW Z4 2003 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.5 to 9.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW Z4 2003 cabrio petrol engine version is BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i, consuming 7.5 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, BMW Z4 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW Z4 modification.
BMW Z4 2003 cabrio CO2 emissions are from 181 to 231 grams per kilometer. BMW Z4 version with the lowest CO2 emissions is BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i, which produces 181 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.9 seconds has BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW Z4 Roadster 2.2i reaching this speed only in 8.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 231 hp version (BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0i).
Lenght of BMW Z4 is 409 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - BMW Z4 is about 12 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Opel Astra hatchback. BMW Z4 gross weight is from 1550 to 1590 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.
This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 8500 €. Users calculated BMW Z4 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.26 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW Z4 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW Z4 prices and costs.
BMW Z4 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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BMW Z4 2005 Roadster 2.0i
Apr 2005 — Mar 2006 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW Z4 2003 Roadster 2.2i Sep 2003 — Mar 2006 | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW Z4 2003 Roadster 2.2i Sep 2003 — Mar 2006 | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW Z4 2003 Roadster 2.5i | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW Z4 2003 Roadster 2.5i | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW Z4 2003 Roadster 3.0i
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
BMW Z4 2003 Roadster 3.0i
Most powerfull version (231 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW Z4 safety
During safety testing BMW Z4 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW Z4 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW Z4 got two stars.
BMW Z4 prices
BMW Z4 2003 - 2006 cabrio price in Latvia is from 6500 € to 10500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW Z4 price is very high - BMW Z4 is almost two times more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 2003 - 2006 prices).
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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BMW Z4 2005 price | 7000 € | 9000 € | 10 500 € | |
BMW Z4 2004 price | 6500 € | 8000 € | 8500 € | |
BMW Z4 2003 price | 6500 € | 8500 € | 10 000 € |
BMW Z4 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own BMW Z4? Users calculated BMW Z4 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.26 € cost per one kilometer.
BMW Z4 2003 total costs of ownership calculator
Calculate total cost of ownership of the BMW Z4, including purchase, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other costs based on how you use your vehicle.
BMW Z4 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW Z4 reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2016 defects were detected in an average of only 24.6 percent of BMW Z4 of this generation (on average 12 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 29.2%.
BMW Z4 2003 cabrio features (options)
Percentage of BMW Z4 with corresponding feature (option)
68% Conditioning
60% Climate control
55% Tire pressure control
55% Xenon headlights
45% Rain sensor
43% Leather upholstery
27% Adjustable steering wheel
23% Heated seats
22% Rear parking sensors
19% Cruise control
12% Front parking sensors
11%
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