2025 BMW Z4
2025 BMW Z4 — The BMW Z models are a line of roadsters manufactured by German automaker BMW.
Trim: sDrive30i
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 BMW Z4 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 BMW Z4 typically asks about $44,200 versus a $55,300 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 BMW Z4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Electrical System). Versus 2024, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Z4 is often the better used buy unless you need a 2025-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$44,200
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$55,300
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Z4?
Yes — 1 recall campaign in our catalog for the 2025 BMW Z4. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-07-08
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all…
Campaign 26V438000
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2024 Z4. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2025.
How much does a used 2025 Z4 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $44,200 in typical used asking against a $55,300 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $55,300
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $44,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$11,100 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Z4?
The 2025 BMW Z4 sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 BMW Z4 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The BMW Z models are a line of roadsters manufactured by German automaker BMW. The Z stands for Zukunft, and has been produced in four different series with six generations consisting of roadster, coupé, sports car, and concept variants. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 170.9 in, width 73.2 in, height 51.6 in, and wheelbase 97.2 in, with curb weight around 3463.5 lb.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- Wheelbase 97.2 in
- Curb weight about 3463.5 lb
- About 170.9 × 73.2 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 28 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 255 hp, 295 lb-ft, 28 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
255 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Combined MPG
28 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (28 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,500
5-year energy
$7,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 28 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 170.9 in
- Width
- 73.2 in
- Height
- 51.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 97.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3463.5 lb
- Seating
- 2
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 28
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | sDrive30i | sDrive M40i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| 0–60 | — | 3.9 s |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 25 |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Turbo I6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 295 | — | 28 | RWD | |
| 382 | 369 | 3.9s | 25 | RWD |