2008 BMW Z4 Safety Review

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in Luxury Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 24 Z4 reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $36,700 - $42,700
Invoice: $33,765 - $39,285
MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.6
Performance:7.9
Exterior:8.2
Interior:6.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 BMW Z4 does well in federal government crash tests. It also comes with quite a variety of accident avoidance equipment.

The Z4 earns four out of five stars for both driver and passenger safety in frontal crash tests. It also gets a five-star rollover rating. While the coupe has yet to be tested in side-impact crash tests, the roadster earns four out of five stars in driver-side side-impact crashes.

Accident Avoidance

The Z4 comes standard with several accident avoidance systems, including Dynamic Stability Control with Brake Fade Compensation, Start-Off Assistant, Brake Drying, Cornering Brake Control, adaptive brake lights, and Brake Stand-by features with Dynamic Traction Control. The Z4 also gets run-flat tires.

Crash Protection

To protect passengers in a crash, the Z4 provides a dual air bag supplementary restraint system, automatic safety belt pretensioners, Active Knee Protection, and side-impact air bags.

Review Last Updated: 8/1/08