BMW Z4
E85/E86 / E85 (roadster) / E86 (coupe) / E85 / E89 / 2003-2022 / Roadster / Coupe / 2-door roadster / 2-door Roadster / Roadster
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2003 BMW Z4 M54B30/N52B30 (from 2004 in some markets) (E85)
E85 / M54B30, N52B30 (from 2004 in some markets) / Inline-6, naturally aspirated, DOHC, 24-valve
2004 BMW Z4 M54B25/M54B30 (E85/E86)
E85/E86 / M54B25, M54B30, S54B32 (Europe, coupe) / Inline-6 naturally aspirated engines; 2.5L and 3.0L variants used globally, S54 3.2L engine for higher performance coupe in Europe.
2005 BMW Z4 M54B30/N52B30 (E85)
E85 / M54B30, N52B30 / Inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engines, 3.0L displacement, with minor market-dependent changes during 2005
2006 BMW Z4 N52B25/N52B30 (E85)
E85 / N52B25, N52B30, M54B30 / 2006 Z4 E85 came primarily with inline-6 engines: 2.5L N52B25 in some markets replacing the M54B25, 3.0L N52B30 and M54B30 depending on exact market and production month.
2007 BMW Z4 N52B30/M54B30 (E85)
E85 / N52B30, M54B30, N52B25, N52B25TU / 2007 BMW Z4 was offered primarily with inline-6 naturally aspirated petrol engines. Engine options vary by market, with the N52 3.0L inline-6 replacing the earlier M54 3.0L in most regions, alongside a 2.5L inline-6 (N52B25) in some markets.
2008 BMW Z4 N52B30 (3.0L I6 petrol)/N54B30 (3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol, introduced 2007 in some markets) (E85 (roadster), E86 (coupe))
E85 (roadster), E86 (coupe) / N52B30 (3.0L I6 petrol), N54B30 (3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol, introduced 2007 in some markets), M57D30 (3.0L I6 turbo-diesel, available mainly in Europe and selected markets) / Mainly naturally aspirated 3.0L inline-6 (N52) and twin-turbo inline-6 (N54) petrol engines; diesel variant available in Europe (M57).
2009 BMW Z4 N52B30/N54B30 (E89)
E89 / N52B30, N54B30 / 2009 BMW Z4 E89 was offered primarily with two inline-6 engines: the naturally aspirated N52B30 3.0L I6 and, in some markets including the US and Europe, the turbocharged N54B30 3.0L I6 in the Z4 sDrive35i variant.
2010 BMW Z4 N52B30 (sDrive30i)/N54B30 (sDrive35i) (E89)
E89 / N52B30 (sDrive30i), N54B30 (sDrive35i), N55B30 (sDrive35is from late 2010) / Inline 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated (N52B30), twin-turbocharged (N54B30), and single twin-scroll turbocharged (N55B30) variants across markets.
2011 BMW Z4 N52B30/N54B30 (E89)
E89 / N52B30, N54B30, N55B30 / Inline-6 naturally aspirated (N52B30 & N55B30) and twin-turbocharged (N54B30) engines offered. Engine availability varies by market; some markets favored the N52B30 due to emissions regulations, others offered the turbocharged variants.
2015 BMW Z4 N20B20/N54B30 (E89)
E89 / N20B20, N54B30, N55B30 / 2015 BMW Z4 E89 offered with turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 (N20B20) and turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 engines (N54B30 in sDrive35is, N55B30 in sDrive35i models depending on market)
2016 BMW Z4 N20B20/N55B30 (E89)
E89 / N20B20, N55B30 / 2016 Z4 models mainly came with two turbocharged inline engines: the 2.0L 4-cylinder (N20B20) and the 3.0L inline-6 (N55B30). Market-dependent availability applies, e.g., base sDrive28i normally has N20, while sDrive35i has N55.
2021 BMW Z4 B48B20M0/B58B30M0 (G29)
G29 / B48B20M0, B58B30M0 / Inline-4 turbocharged (B48B20M0) and inline-6 turbocharged (B58B30M0) engines, depending on market and trim level.
2022 BMW Z4 B48B20M0/B58B30M0 (G29)
G29 / B48B20M0, B58B30M0 / The 2022 BMW Z4 G29 offers two main engine variants worldwide: a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (B48B20M0) and a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 (B58B30M0), depending on the region.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | technical-profile | M54B30, N52B30 (from 2004 in some markets) | 2996 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | M54B25, M54B30, S54B32 (Europe, coupe) | 2494-3210 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | M54B30, N52B30 | 3.0 L (2979 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | N52B25, N52B30, M54B30 | 2.5L to 3.0L inline-6 | Electronic fuel injection with variable valve timing (VANOS) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | N52B30, M54B30, N52B25, N52B25TU | 2.5L to 3.0L inline-6 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | N52B30 (3.0L I6 petrol), N54B30 (3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol, introduced 2007 in some markets), M57D30 (3.0L I6 turbo-diesel, available mainly in Europe and selected markets) | 2996 cc | Electronics controlled multi-point fuel injection (N52), direct injection (N54) |
| 2009 | technical-profile | N52B30, N54B30 | 2996 cc | Multi-point fuel injection (N52), direct injection + turbocharged (N54) |
| 2010 | technical-profile | N52B30 (sDrive30i), N54B30 (sDrive35i), N55B30 (sDrive35is from late 2010) | 3.0 liters | Direct injection (N54, N55), Multi-point injection (N52) |
| 2011 | technical-profile | N52B30, N54B30, N55B30 | 3.0 liters | Direct injection (N54, N55), indirect injection (N52) |
| 2015 | technical-profile | N20B20, N54B30, N55B30 | 1997cc (N20B20), 2996cc (N54B30, N55B30) | Direct injection turbocharged petrol |
| 2016 | technical-profile | N20B20, N55B30 | 1997 cc (N20B20), 2979 cc (N55B30) | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2021 | technical-profile | B48B20M0, B58B30M0 | 1998 cc (B48B20M0), 2998 cc (B58B30M0) | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2022 | technical-profile | B48B20M0, B58B30M0 | 1998 cc (B48), 2998 cc (B58) | Direct injection turbocharged petrol |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | M54B30, N52B30 (from 2004 in some markets) | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic engine oil | Approx. 6.5 liters including oil filter; includes service-fill and filter change | BMW ATF or manual gearbox fluid per specification |
| 2004 | M54B25, M54B30, S54B32 (Europe, coupe) | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic motor oil | Approximately 5.5L service-fill including filter change | BMW-approved ATF or specified manual transmission fluid |
| 2005 | M54B30, N52B30 | BMW Longlife-01 specification 5W-30 synthetic oil | Approximately 6.5 liters service-fill including oil filter change | BMW manual gearbox fluid (MT-1) or automatic transmission fluid as per BMW specification |
| 2006 | N52B25, N52B30, M54B30 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | Approx. 6.5 liters including filter; service-fill capacity, replace oil filter with every oil change | BMW approved automatic transmission fluid; manual uses standard gear oil per BMW specs |
| 2007 | N52B30, M54B30, N52B25, N52B25TU | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | Approx. 6.5 liters (service fill including oil filter change - varies slightly by engine code) | BMW approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or manual gear oil as per transmission type |
| 2008 | N52B30 (3.0L I6 petrol), N54B30 (3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol, introduced 2007 in some markets), M57D30 (3.0L I6 turbo-diesel, available mainly in Europe and selected markets) | BMW Longlife-01 approved SAE 5W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil | Approximately 6.5 liters including filter (service-fill, includes oil filter change) | BMW recommended ATF or manual gear oil specified by model |
| 2009 | N52B30, N54B30 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic engine oil | Approx. 6.5 liters (service-fill with filter change) | Use BMW-approved synthetic ATF for automatics |
| 2010 | N52B30 (sDrive30i), N54B30 (sDrive35i), N55B30 (sDrive35is from late 2010) | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oils | Approximately 6.5 liters (service fill including filter change) | BMW-approved ATF or DCT fluid per transmission type |
| 2011 | N52B30, N54B30, N55B30 | BMW Longlife-01 or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 engine oil | Approximately 6.5 liters including filter; service fill with filter change recommended | BMW-approved automatic transmission fluid or dual-clutch fluid as applicable |
| 2015 | N20B20, N54B30, N55B30 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 5W-30 preferred | Approximately 6.5 liters with oil filter (service-fill capacity, includes oil filter change) | BMW approved synthetic transmission fluid per gearbox type |
| 2016 | N20B20, N55B30 | BMW Longlife-01 synthetic engine oil | Approx. 5.3 liters service-fill including filter change for N20; approx. 6.9 liters for N55 | BMW approved synthetic ATF, check manual for exact specs |
| 2021 | B48B20M0, B58B30M0 | BMW Longlife-01 FE synthetic 5W-30 or equivalent ACEA C3 grade | Approx. 5.0 liters, includes service-fill and filter change | BMW synthetic ATF or equivalent Dexron VI |
| 2022 | B48B20M0, B58B30M0 | BMW Longlife-17 FE synthetic motor oil | Approximately 6.5 liters service-fill including filter change; varies slightly by engine variant | BMW ATF Type: approved synthetic fluid per BMW standards |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M54B30, N52B30 (from 2004 in some markets), M54B25, S54B32 (Europe, coupe), N52B30, N52B25, N52B25TU, N52B30 (3.0L I6 petrol), N54B30 (3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol, introduced 2007 in some markets), M57D30 (3.0L I6 turbo-diesel, available mainly in Europe and selected markets), N54B30, N52B30 (sDrive30i)
- Transmissions: 6-speed Getrag manual, 5-speed GM/GM5 automatic (some early models), BMW ATF or manual gearbox fluid per specification, 6-speed manual (varies by market and trim), 5-speed or 6-speed automatic depending on engine and region, BMW-approved ATF or specified manual transmission fluid, 6-speed Getrag manual transmission (dependent on market), 6-speed GM or ZF automatic transmissions depending on market
- Tire sizes: Front: 225/45ZR17, Rear: 255/40ZR17 (varies with wheel options), Front 225/45ZR17 - Rear 245/40ZR17 (varies with trim), 225/45ZR17 front, 245/40ZR17 rear commonly, varies by trim and market, Front: 225/45 ZR17, Rear: 255/40 ZR17, 255/40ZR17 rear (varies by wheel option), Front 225/45ZR17, Rear 255/40ZR17 (varies with market and specific wheel options)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic engine oil / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic motor oil / BMW Longlife-01 specification 5W-30 synthetic oil / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40
- Transmission fluid: BMW ATF or manual gearbox fluid per specification / BMW-approved ATF or specified manual transmission fluid / BMW manual gearbox fluid (MT-1) or automatic transmission fluid as per BMW specification / BMW approved automatic transmission fluid; manual uses standard gear oil per BMW specs
- Coolant: Approx. 7 liters / Approx. 8.5L / Approximately 9.0 liters / Approx. 9 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT4 recommended, change every 2 years / DOT 4 rated brake fluid / DOT 4 standard; replace every 2 years
Known problems
- Cooling system plastic parts prone to failure
- Electronic VANOS solenoid issues
- Soft top leaks (roadster)
- Cooling system issues (water pump, thermostat)
- VANOS system failure
- Convertible top mechanism wear (roadster)
- Window regulator failures
- Cooling system thermostat and water pump wear
- Convertible top mechanical issues
- VANOS solenoid failure
- Cooling system leaks
- Electrical issues with ignition coils