BMW Z4 Roadster (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 01 February 2010
BMW has made some key changes to the Z4 as it looks to make the two-seater more appealing to people considering a Mercedes-Benz SLK or Porsche Boxster. The biggest difference compared to the previous Z4 is the introduction of a metal-folding roof which means it is much quieter at motorway speeds. This also improves security while the cabin has plenty of space, especially in terms of head room. All the engines in the line-up deliver impressive performance and good fuel economy too, while it's usefully practical for a sports car. But perhaps the biggest improvement comes in terms of refinement and ride comfort. This makes the Z4 a coupe convertible that's easy to live with everyday.
4.5 out of 5

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Company Car Costs

P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car.

20% Tax / 40% Tax

The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate.

Standard Trim

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

20i sDrive 2d

£29,260

159

15%

£877

£1,755

£877

£1,755

20i sDrive 2d Auto

£31,105

159

15%

£933

£1,866

£933

£1,866

28i sDrive 2d

£33,425

159

15%

£1,002

£2,005

£1,002

£2,005

28i sDrive 2d Auto

£35,270

159

15%

£1,058

£2,116

£1,058

£2,116

M Sport

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

20i sDrive M Sport 2d

£32,425

159

15%

£972

£1,945

£972

£1,945

20i sDrive M Sport 2d Auto

£34,270

159

15%

£1,028

£2,056

£1,028

£2,056

28i sDrive M Sport 2d

£36,590

159

15%

£1,097

£2,195

£1,097

£2,195

28i sDrive M Sport 2d Auto

£38,435

159

15%

£1,153

£2,306

£1,153

£2,306

23i sDrive M Sport 2d

£34,130

199

15%

£1,024

£2,048

£1,024

£2,048

23i sDrive M Sport 2d Auto

£35,975

192

15%

£1,079

£2,158

£1,079

£2,158

35i sDrive M Sport 2d

£41,750

219

15%

£1,252

£2,505

£1,252

£2,505

35i sDrive M Sport 2d DCT

£43,640

210

15%

£1,309

£2,618

£1,309

£2,618

30i sDrive M Sport 2d

£37,325

199

15%

£1,119

£2,239

£1,119

£2,239

30i sDrive M Sport 2d Auto

£39,170

195

15%

£1,175

£2,350

£1,175

£2,350

S Drive

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

23i sDrive 2d

£29,925

199

15%

£897

£1,795

£897

£1,795

23i sDrive 2d Auto

£31,770

192

15%

£953

£1,906

£953

£1,906

35i sDrive 2d

£38,815

219

15%

£1,164

£2,328

£1,164

£2,328

35i sDrive 2d DCT

£40,705

210

15%

£1,221

£2,442

£1,221

£2,442

35is sDrive 2d DCT

£44,695

210

15%

£1,340

£2,681

£1,340

£2,681

30i sDrive 2d

£34,160

199

15%

£1,024

£2,049

£1,024

£2,049

30i sDrive 2d Auto

£36,005

195

15%

£1,080

£2,160

£1,080

£2,160

M Sport Highline Edition

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

23i sDrive M Sport Highline Edition 2d

£35,380

199

15%

£1,061

£2,122

£1,061

£2,122

23i sDrive M Sport Highline Edition 2d Auto

£37,225

192

15%

£1,116

£2,233

£1,116

£2,233

30i sDrive M Sport Highline Edition 2d

£38,575

199

15%

£1,157

£2,314

£1,157

£2,314

30i sDrive M Sport Highline Edition 2d Auto

£40,420

195

15%

£1,212

£2,425

£1,212

£2,425

Highline Edition

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

23i sDrive Highline Edition 2d

£31,175

199

15%

£935

£1,870

£935

£1,870

23i sDrive Highline Edition 2d Auto

£33,020

192

15%

£990

£1,981

£990

£1,981