BMW Z4 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 5.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4833 rpm
    • Average torque: 407 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1452 kg / 3202 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2127 kg / 4690 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 30i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 20i —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • M40i —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 30i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • M40i 8 Steptronic—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 30i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 20i 6 MT—4500-6500 rpm.
  • M40i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    30i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    20i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4500-6500 rpm. 96%
    M40i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 30i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M40i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 AT, 8 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5340 rpm
      • Average torque: 342 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1458 kg / 3215 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2133 kg / 4703 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 35i —7 AT (400 Nm)
  • 20i —8 AT (270 Nm)
  • 28i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 18i —8 AT (240 Nm)
  • 35is —7 AT (450 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 35i 7 AT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 8 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 28i 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 18i 8 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35is 7 AT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 35i 7 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 20i 8 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 28i 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 18i 8 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 35is 7 AT—5900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    35i Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    20i Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    28i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    18i Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    35is Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 28i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 18i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35is
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT, 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5783 rpm
      • Average torque: 338 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1523 kg / 3358 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2198 kg / 4847 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 28i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 35i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 20i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 30i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 23i —6 AT (250 Nm)
  • 35 is —7 AT (450 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 28i 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 6 MT—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 20i 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30i 6 MT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 23i 6 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35 is 7 AT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 28i 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 35i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 20i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 30i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 23i 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 35 is 7 AT—5900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    28i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    35i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    20i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    30i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 84%
    23i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 91%
    35 is Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 28i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 20i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 23i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 35 is
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6275 rpm
      • Average torque: 249 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1296 kg / 2858 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1881 kg / 4148 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 2.5 si —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 3.0 si —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 2.5i —6 MT (230 Nm)
  • 2.0i 16V —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 si 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 si 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 16V 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 si 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 3.0 si 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 2.5i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 2.0i 16V 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 si Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    3.0 si Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 84%
    2.5i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    2.0i 16V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.5 si
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 si
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6600 rpm
      • Average torque: 315 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1325 kg / 2922 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1910 kg / 4212 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 3.0 si —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 si 6 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 si 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 si Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 si
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7900 rpm
      • Average torque: 365 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1415 kg / 3120 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2045 kg / 4509 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 3.2 —6 MT (365 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2 6 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2 6 MT—7900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7900 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7900 rpm
      • Average torque: 365 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1425 kg / 3142 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2055 kg / 4531 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 3.2 —6 MT (365 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2 6 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2 6 MT—7900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7900 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW Z4 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 252 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1342 kg / 2959 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1927 kg / 4249 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 BMW Z4 through generations

  • 2.2i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.5i —6 MT (245 Nm)
  • 3.0i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2i 6 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0i 6 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 3.0i 6 MT—5900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 91%
    2.5i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 91%
    3.0i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.2i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%