2010 BMW Z4 view

While we like the Z4, it’s more expensive and less powerful than the Porsche Boxster S which immediately makes it hard to recommend. It’s great to sit really low, look out over a long bonnet from over the rear wheels and drive a car that has good performance and great handling, but the Porsche is as good in all those respects, if not better. We wish the BMW interior was a bit more upmarket and perhaps had a few more features too.

2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


2010 BMW Z4


BMW always makes quality engines and the 3.0-litre unit in the sDrive30i is no exception. Its smooth and energetic with the perfect character for the car and the BMW brand – quick to respond and insistent in its acceleration, but refined at the same time with consistent delivery right up to the redline – no sudden lumps of power to be had here. With 258bhp it’s not massively powerful, but there’s still enough grunt to put a smile on your face.