2014 BMW Z4 Review - The 2014 BMW Z4 ranks 7 out of 10 Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the BMW Z4, as well as reliability and safety data.
Reviewers like the 2014 BMW Z4’s composed ride and upscale interior, though they say it can’t match the handling of class leaders.
While test drivers appreciate the potent six-cylinder engines in the 2014 BMW Z4 sDrive35i and sDrive35is, most think the base four-cylinder in the sDrive28i offers more than enough power for most driving situations. The Z4 comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission that reviewers say is precise. An eight-speed automatic is optional, and critics think it shifts smoothly. The 2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i with a manual transmission gets an EPA-estimated 22/34 mpg city/highway, which is on par with the fuel economy of four-cylinder luxury sports cars like the Mercedes-Benz SLK250. Test drivers think the Z4 has a composed ride that makes it comfortable on long trips. They say the Z4 corners flat with plenty of grip, but they agree that it still doesn’t handle as sharply as class-leading rivals like the Porsche Boxster.
Reviewers agree that the 2014 BMW Z4 has an attractive design and top-notch materials and build quality. They say it has spacious seats for a roadster, with plenty of head- and legroom. Intuitive climate controls and highly legible gauges also draw critics’ praise. The 2014 BMW Z4 comes standard with eight-way power-adjustable leatherette seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port and HD Radio. Available features include leather seats, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors, navigation, Bluetooth audio streaming, satellite radio and a premium audio system.
