BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i

BMW Z4 2013 3.0 petrol description

Cabrio BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2018. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW Z4 2013 - 2018 version and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1300 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BiTurbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW Z4 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i fuel consumption is 9 litres per 100km (11.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

BMW Z4 safety

During safety testing BMW Z4 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW Z4 is evaluated with average rate 69 from 100, children safety: average mark - 61 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW Z4 got 91 points from 100.
BMW Z4 safety equipment has been rated as low - 46 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW Z4 version with manual gearbox (BMW Z4 2013 3.0 Roadster sDrive35i MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.
BMW Z4 2013

BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i technical data

Model: BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2013. January ... 2018. January 
Engine: 2979 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 210 g/km
Power: 306 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1300 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 (combined) 12.6 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.24m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.29m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Trunk capacity: 180 litres
Gross weight: 1855 kg

BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i engine N54B30 O0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2979 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW Z4 2013 Roadster sDrive35i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1300 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW X6

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW Z4 cabrio [2013 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW Z4 2013 2.0 Roadster sDrive18i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 156 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW Z4 2013 2.0 Roadster sDrive18i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 156 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (8)
BMW Z4 2013 2.0 Roadster sDrive20i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW Z4 2013 2.0 Roadster sDrive20i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (8)
BMW Z4 2013 2.0 Roadster sDrive28i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW Z4 2013 2.0 Roadster sDrive28i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (8)
BMW Z4 2013 3.0 Roadster sDrive35i

Most powerfull version (306 HP)

3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW Z4 2013 3.0 Roadster sDrive35i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (7)
BMW Z4 2013 reviews
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