BMW Z4 generations
(Ground clearance)| Generation year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Z4, Model year 2002 (Z4 E85) | 0 mm |
| Z4, Model year 2006 (Z4 E85/E86 (1. Facelift)) | 0 mm |
| Z4, Model year 2009 (E89) | 130 mm |
| Z4, Model year 2013 (E89 (1. Facelift)) | 130 mm |
| Z4, Model year 2019 (G29) | 117 mm |
| Z4, Model year 2022 (Z4 G29 (1. Facelift)) | 117 mm |
3. Z4, Model year 2009 (E89)
130 mm
5. Z4, Model year 2019 (G29)
117 mm
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (Z4 E85) from 2002 and last generation (Z4 G29 (1. Facelift)) from 2022 is 11.7cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Z4 is 117 mm.
Variants
BMW Z4 variants: Z4 M Performance Roadster vs. Z4 Roadster
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Z4 M Performance Roadster | 114 mm |
| Z4 Roadster | 117 mm |
1. Z4 M Performance Roadster
114 mm
2. Z4 Roadster
117 mm
The ground clearance compared to other BMW models
When placed next to its BMW stablemates, the Z4 G29 presents an intriguing study in ground clearance diplomacy. It towers neither too high nor sulks too low, maintaining a ground clearance of 117 mm – a clear statement of its balanced nature. It stands shoulder to shoulder with the Z4 Roadster sibling but tiptoes below the high-rise buildings of the BMW lineup, such as the X series and even the i7, which looms like skyscrapers at 136 mm. Vehicles like the 4 Series M4 CSL Coupé wink down at it from 113 mm, making the Z4 a middle child, wonderfully average in the context of ground clearance within the BMW family.BMW Z4 vs other current cars by BMW
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| 4{series} M4 CSL Coupé | 113 mm |
| Z4 M Performance Roadster | 114 mm |
| Z4 Roadster | 117 mm |
| 8{series} Cabrio | 118 mm |
| 5{series} M5 CS Limousine | 119 mm |
| 3{series} M3 CS Limousine | 119 mm |
| 3{series} M3 Limousine | 120 mm |
| 4{series} M4 Coupé | 120 mm |
| 8{series} Coupé | 121 mm |
| 4{series} M4 Cabrio | 121 mm |
| 3{series} M3 Touring | 122 mm |
| 2{series} M2 Coupé | 123 mm |
| 4{series} Cabrio | 124 mm |
| 8{series} M Performance Cabrio | 125 mm |
| i4 | 125 mm |
| i4 M Performance | 125 mm |
| 4{series} M Performance Cabrio | 126 mm |
| 8{series} M8 Cabrio | 127 mm |
| 4{series} Coupé | 127 mm |
| 8{series} Gran Coupé | 128 mm |
| 8{series} M Performance Coupé | 128 mm |
| 8{series} M Performance Gran Coupé | 128 mm |
| 2{series} M Performance Coupé | 128 mm |
| 4{series} M Performance Coupé | 129 mm |
| 8{series} M8 Coupé | 130 mm |
| 8{series} M8 Gran Coupé | 130 mm |
| 3{series} M Performance Limousine | 130 mm |
| 3{series} M Performance Touring | 130 mm |
| 2{series} M Performance Cabrio | 130 mm |
| 5{series} M Performance Limousine | 131 mm |
| 5{series} M5 Limousine | 132 mm |
| i7 | 136 mm |
| i7 M Performance | 136 mm |
| i5 M Performance Limousine | 136 mm |
| 7{series} | 136 mm |
| 7{series} M Performance | 136 mm |
| i5 M Performance Touring | 137 mm |
| 6{series} GT | 138 mm |
| 5{series} Touring | 140 mm |
| 3{series} Limousine | 140 mm |
| 3{series} Touring | 140 mm |
| 4{series} Gran Coupé | 140 mm |
| 4{series} M Performance Gran Coupé | 140 mm |
| 2{series} Coupé | 140 mm |
| 2{series} Cabrio | 140 mm |
| 5{series} Limousine | 144 mm |
| i5 Limousine | 146 mm |
| i5 Touring | 147 mm |
| 1{series} | 153 mm |
| 1{series} M Performance | 153 mm |
| iX2 | 167 mm |
| iX1 | 170 mm |
| 2{series} Active Tourer | 171 mm |
| iX3 | 179 mm |
| X2 | 182 mm |
| X1 M Performance | 189 mm |
| iX | 203 mm |
| iX M Performance | 203 mm |
| X3 | 204 mm |
| X3 M | 204 mm |
| X3 M Performance | 204 mm |
| X4 | 204 mm |
| X4 M | 204 mm |
| X4 M Performance | 204 mm |
| X1 | 205 mm |
| X5 M | 212 mm |
| X6 M | 212 mm |
| X5 | 214 mm |
| X5 M Performance | 214 mm |
| X6 | 216 mm |
| X6 M Performance | 216 mm |
| X7 | 221 mm |
| X7 M Performance | 221 mm |
1. 4{series} M4 CSL Coupé
113 mm
2. Z4 M Performance Roadster
114 mm
3. Z4 Roadster
117 mm
4. 8{series} Cabrio
118 mm
5. 5{series} M5 CS Limousine
119 mm
6. 3{series} M3 CS Limousine
119 mm
7. 3{series} M3 Limousine
120 mm
8. 4{series} M4 Coupé
120 mm
9. 8{series} Coupé
121 mm
10. 4{series} M4 Cabrio
121 mm
11. 3{series} M3 Touring
122 mm
12. 2{series} M2 Coupé
123 mm
13. 4{series} Cabrio
124 mm
15. i4
125 mm
16. i4 M Performance
125 mm
18. 8{series} M8 Cabrio
127 mm
19. 4{series} Coupé
127 mm
20. 8{series} Gran Coupé
128 mm
25. 8{series} M8 Coupé
130 mm
26. 8{series} M8 Gran Coupé
130 mm
31. 5{series} M5 Limousine
132 mm
32. i7
136 mm
33. i7 M Performance
136 mm
35. 7{series}
136 mm
36. 7{series} M Performance
136 mm
37. i5 M Performance Touring
137 mm
38. 6{series} GT
138 mm
39. 5{series} Touring
140 mm
40. 3{series} Limousine
140 mm
41. 3{series} Touring
140 mm
42. 4{series} Gran Coupé
140 mm
44. 2{series} Coupé
140 mm
45. 2{series} Cabrio
140 mm
46. 5{series} Limousine
144 mm
47. i5 Limousine
146 mm
48. i5 Touring
147 mm
49. 1{series}
153 mm
50. 1{series} M Performance
153 mm
51. iX2
167 mm
52. iX1
170 mm
53. 2{series} Active Tourer
171 mm
54. iX3
179 mm
55. X2
182 mm
56. X1 M Performance
189 mm
57. iX
203 mm
58. iX M Performance
203 mm
59. X3
204 mm
60. X3 M
204 mm
61. X3 M Performance
204 mm
62. X4
204 mm
63. X4 M
204 mm
64. X4 M Performance
204 mm
65. X1
205 mm
66. X5 M
212 mm
67. X6 M
212 mm
68. X5
214 mm
69. X5 M Performance
214 mm
70. X6
216 mm
71. X6 M Performance
216 mm
72. X7
221 mm
73. X7 M Performance
221 mm
How does the ground clearance of the BMW Z4 compare to it's nearest competitors?
Ah, the rivals – a category where ground clearance becomes a point of pride or contention. The Z4, with its 117 mm clearance, must fend off competition from a diverse crowd. The Porsche Cayman and its 121 mm ground clearance loom slightly higher, potentially offering an advantage to those dodging potholes. Meanwhile, the Honda S2000 with its ground-hugging stance of 108 mm, makes the Z4 look like it's on stilts. Even within the home turf, it finds a competitor in the BMW 4er-Reihe, which matches its ground clearance but extends further in length, hinting at a family rivalry for the ages. Among these titans, the Z4 holds its ground, ensuring that its clearance is a calculated balance of performance and practicality, tailored for those who desire a car that knows the value of every millimeter.BMW Z4 vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)| Car model | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Fiat 124 1973 | 150 mm |
| Porsche Boxster 2004 | 121 mm |
| BMW Z4 2022 | 117 mm |
| Honda S2000 2004 | 108 mm |
1. Fiat 124 1973
150 mm
2. Porsche Boxster 2004
121 mm
3. BMW Z4 2022
117 mm
4. Honda S2000 2004
108 mm
