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2024 BMW Z4: Price, Safety & Specifications

— NHTSA, EPA, AAA, RepairPal

The 2024 BMW Z4 lands in the middle of its segment among premium Convertibles. NHTSA has no recall campaigns on file for this vehicle.

Starting MSRP
$53,600 - $66,300
EPA Combined MPG
26 MPG
Est. Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650 per year
EPA GHG Score
5 / 10
Recalls on File
No recalls on file
EPA: vs Avg Vehicle
$2,500 more over 5 yrs
Owner Complaints
1 on file
Est. Monthly Cost (with fuel)
$1,051 per month
Est. Cost per Mile (with fuel)
$0.56
Brand Origin
Germany
SafetyNot yet crash-tested
CFuel CostAverage fuel cost among gas Convertibles
2.5/5ReliabilityRepairPal rating
CleanRecallsNo recalls since 2024

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The 2024 BMW Z4 is a Convertible priced from $53,600 to $66,300 across 2 trims. Below is the data on what that performance costs to buy, fuel, insure, and maintain.

Data Summary

2024 BMW Z4 at a Glance

Published crash-test coverage is incomplete for the 2024 BMW Z4. Within the currently available data, the clearest positive signals are lower estimated five-year cost and lower estimated ownership costs for its vehicle class, but reliability is a weak spot.

Auto-generated from published safety, fuel-cost, reliability, recall, and cost data. It is informational only and not personal advice or a recommendation. How this works

Key signals
  • estimated 5-year cost
  • ownership cost

Strengths in the data

  • Best estimated five-year cost in the lineup is about $11,458 below the similar-vehicle average.
  • AAA estimates $9,956 per year in non-fuel ownership costs for the Small Sedan class, including insurance ($1,572), maintenance ($1,786), and depreciation ($3,462).

Cautions in the data

  • Crash-test coverage is incomplete: NHTSA and IIHS data is not available for this model yet.
  • Reliability is weak by current standards: RepairPal 2.5/5.
  • Fuel cost lands in the middle of its comparison group rather than standing out.

Similar vehicles to compare

A strong NHTSA score is a good starting point. IIHS testing adds scenarios NHTSA does not cover, including the small-overlap crash that accounts for a significant share of real-world fatalities.

Test results are a snapshot from before the vehicle shipped. The recall record tracks what has been discovered since, including any components the manufacturer has agreed to repair at no cost.

Does the 2024 BMW Z4 Have Any Recalls?

As of the data shown, NHTSA has not issued any recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW Z4. The average for Convertibles is 0.3 campaigns. Source: NHTSA.

No recalls on file with NHTSA

What Do 2024 BMW Z4 Owners Report to NHTSA?

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2024 BMW Z4. Owner complaints are self-reported and unverified, but patterns across many reports can indicate real issues.

1 in the last 90 days · most recent filed 2026-03-26

Most-reported problem areas

  1. Engine1

Source: NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. Data last refreshed 2026-04-16.

Performance comes at a cost, and fuel is part of it. The EPA data below shows what the 2024 BMW Z4's horsepower-to-efficiency trade-off looks like in dollars per year.

What Is the 2024 BMW Z4 Fuel Economy?

EPA rates the most efficient 2024 BMW Z4 trim at 26 combined MPG, with a projected annual fuel cost near $2,650. That is roughly in line with the $2,603 average for premium Convertibles. Source: EPA.

TrimCombinedCityHighwayAnnual Fuel Cost
sDrive30i26 MPG2331$2,650 per year
M40i26 MPG2331$2,650 per year

Estimated 5-year fuel cost is $13,250 based on EPA data.

Performance vehicles often carry higher insurance premiums due to their power and repair costs. AAA estimates the full ownership cost below, including depreciation and maintenance.

What Does the 2024 BMW Z4 Cost to Own?

Estimated 5-year total ownership cost for the 2024 BMW Z4 ranges from $97,950 to $127,330 depending on trim, based on AAA's Your Driving Costs study for the Small Sedan class. This includes insurance, maintenance, depreciation, registration, and financing. These are class averages, not specific to this model. Source: AAA.

Maintenance$1,786 per year
Insurance$1,572 per year
Depreciation$3,462 per year
Registration & Taxes$613 per year
Financing$854 per year
Total (excluding fuel)$9,956 per year
Cost per mile$0.56 per mile

Performance trims often add significant horsepower at significant cost. The table below shows how power, fuel economy, and price scale across all 2 options.

How Do the 2024 BMW Z4 Trims Compare?

With 2 trims priced from $53,600 to $66,300, the 2024 BMW Z4 offers a range of equipment levels. All trims use a Gasoline powertrain. MSRP figures below do not include destination, taxes, or dealer fees.

sDrive30i

Base MSRP$53,600
Combined MPG26 MPG
Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,650 per year
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Horsepower255 hp
Est. 5-Year Cost$97,950

M40i

Base MSRP$66,300
Combined MPG26 MPG
Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,650 per year
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Horsepower382 hp
Est. 5-Year Cost$127,330
View full trim timeline (2024–2026)
Trim202420252026
sDrive30i$53,600
26 MPG
$54,500
25 MPG
$56,100
25 MPG
M40i$66,300
26 MPG
$67,000
25 MPG
$68,400
25 MPG

Compare Trim Costs

Select two trims and adjust your driving and financing to see how monthly costs compare. Only costs we can compute from EPA data and your inputs are shown. No estimates, no guesses.

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After comparing trims, the question shifts from 'what does it cost to buy' to 'what does it cost to keep.' RepairPal's reliability data addresses that directly.

How Reliable Is the 2024 BMW Z4?

RepairPal rates the 2024 BMW Z4 at 2.5 out of 5.0 for reliability, below average for premium Convertibles. This may mean higher repair frequency or more costly repairs over time. Source: RepairPal.

2.5/5.0RepairPal Rating

Third-party reliability data is backward-looking. The BMW warranty below is forward-looking: it defines what is covered and for how long if the vehicle does not live up to expectations.

What Warranty Does the 2024 BMW Z4 Come With?

BMW provides the following warranty coverage for the 2024 Z4. Coverage periods start from the original purchase date and vary by component. Source: manufacturer-published warranty terms.

Basic Warranty4yr/50k
Powertrain Warranty4yr/50k
Corrosion Warranty12yr/unlimited
Roadside Assistance4yr/unlimited
Complimentary Maintenance3yr/36k

What Are the 2024 BMW Z4 Specs?

Core specifications for the 2024 BMW Z4 as reported by the manufacturer. Figures may vary by trim, option packages, and production date. Source: manufacturer data.

EPA vehicle class: Sports compact car

Engine2L I4, 3L I6
Horsepower255 - 382 hp
Power-to-Weight155.2 - 215.6 hp per ton
Price per HP$174 - $210
Torque295 - 369 lb-ft
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Typepremium unleaded (recommended)
Fuel Tank13.7 gal
Est. Range per Tank356 miles per tank (EPA combined)
Length170.7 in
Width73.4 in
Height51.3 - 51.4 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 - 3,543 lbs

That is the complete data picture for the 2024 BMW Z4. Performance vehicles carry trade-offs in fuel cost and insurance that the data above quantifies. Data is refreshed periodically.

Data coverage & source links

The following data categories are not yet available for the 2024 BMW Z4: NHTSA has not yet published crash test results for this vehicle. IIHS has not yet tested this vehicle for crashworthiness. Learn how we collect, verify, and present vehicle data.

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2024 BMW Z4 FAQ

Answers generated from published EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data. Not personal advice.

What vehicles compete with the 2024 BMW Z4?

The 2024 BMW Z4 competes with 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, and 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster based on price, size, and segment. Each of those vehicles has its own fact sheet with the same EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, and cost data shown here. Browse all 2024 Convertibles.

How much does a 2024 BMW Z4 cost per month to own?

Excluding your car payment, estimated monthly costs for the 2024 BMW Z4 include about $830 for insurance, maintenance, depreciation, and fees, plus roughly $221 for fuel. That puts non-payment running costs around $1,051 per month. These are estimates based on AAA class averages and EPA fuel data. Actual costs depend on your driving, location, and coverage.

Where is BMW based?

BMW's headquarters are in Germany. Assembly location varies by model and sometimes by trim. The "Brand Origin" label on this site refers to corporate headquarters, not the factory where your specific vehicle was built.

What other BMW models are available for 2024?

BMW offers multiple models for 2024. Our BMW models page lists every available BMW vehicle with safety ratings, fuel costs, and ownership data.

How much horsepower does the 2024 BMW Z4 have?

The 2024 BMW Z4 offers up to 382 horsepower in its top trim. Horsepower varies by trim and powertrain option. See the trim comparison table above for a side-by-side view of power, fuel economy, and price across all 2 configurations.