Overview
The 2011 BMW Z4 Convertible is a compact convertible offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $47,450. For that price, it mainly competes with the Porsche Boxster Convertible, the Audi TTS Convertible, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Convertible. Between 3 trims, the Z4 offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L Inline-6 attached with a standard 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. It is capable of making 255 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the 3.0L twin-turbocharged Inline-6 engine outputs 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. Offered on the sDrive35i trim, this engine is either mated to a default 6-speed manual transmission or an available 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the same engine on the sDrive35is trim is tuned to churn out 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, being coupled with only the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Z4 reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.2 seconds and 4.7 seconds with the 3.0L twin-turbocharged Inline-6 engine's lower and high output respectively. Depending on the powertrain, the Z4 can manage a combined fuel economy between 19 and 22 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 11 striking colors the Z4 comes in really pull you towards itself.
