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2012 BMW

Z4 sDrive28i

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

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2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Closest available photo (2017 model year); you're viewing the 2012.

2017 photoMatti BlumeCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
241
Axle ratio
3.72

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
34.1 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 7.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0 See on NHTSA

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

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