2014 BMW Z4

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$48,950 - $65,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful and efficient turbodiesel engine

Compared with its rivals, it is less utilitarian

Completely redesigned

Dynamic stance

Comes with a beefy price tag

Plenty of standard features

Very comfortable for long road trips

Specs & Features

$48,950

price

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 BMW X5 Diesel SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Porsche Cayenne Diesel and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 Diesel. Available in a single trim, the X5 Diesel starts off at a base price of MSRP $56,600. Its 3.0L twin-turbocharged Inline-6 engine gives the SUV 255 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.7 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 5,952 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the X5 Diesel manages to get a combined EPA rating of 26 MPG, a number that is great for the class, and highly improves the X5 Diesel’s practicality. It also has a ground clearance of 8.2 inches.

Buying Advice

TBD

Trims

    28i
    $48,950 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Power Convertible top
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sensatec leatherette Seat trim
    35i
    $56,950 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Leather Seat trim
    35is
    $65,800 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 335 hp @ 5900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$48,950- $65,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.53

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque

332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

2

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$69,000- $92,000

Gasoline

8.68

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

2

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$106,700- $214,500

Gasoline

7.55

429 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

2

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$214,500

Gasoline

6.75

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

2

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$147,300

Gasoline

8

530 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$50,400- $73,500

Gasoline

8.08

265 hp @ 6700 rpm

206 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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2014 BMW Z4 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2014 BMW Z4

    Ranked #5

    5.4 sec14.0 sec130 mph
    3.9 sec--
    4.1 sec--
    4.5 sec--
    5.1 sec13.2 sec162 mph
    8.5 sec--

    2014 BMW Z4 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2014 BMW Z4

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg34 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.319/493 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19 gal.380/532 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg19.8 gal.356.4/495 mi.
      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/495 mi.
      14 mpg21 mpg17 mpg19.8 gal.277.2/415.8 mi.

      2014 BMW Z4 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2014 BMW Z4

        Ranked #5

        166.9 in.70.5 in.50.8 in.5 in.98.3 in.
        181.8 in.76.7 in.51.8 in.3.8 in.101.8 in.
        180.8 in.76.7 in.51.8 in.4.4 in.101.8 in.
        180.8 in.76.7 in.51.8 in.4.4 in.101.8 in.
        176 in.75.7 in.51 in.4.3 in.103.2 in.
        172.2 in.70.9 in.50.5 in.4 in.97.4 in.

        2014 BMW Z4 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2014 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          8 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
          8 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
          4.6 cu.ft.115.8 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.

          2014 BMW Z4 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            2014 BMW Z4

            Ranked #1

            150 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
            65.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            72.5 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.

            2014 BMW Z4 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2014 BMW Z4

              Ranked #1

              562 lbs.3263 lbs.
              540 lbs.3935 lbs.
              562 lbs.4068 lbs.
              739 lbs.2888 lbs.
              -4299 lbs.
              -3521 lbs.

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