2023 BMW Z4 M40i - better than the Supra? POV Review

Engine: 3.0 L Turbocharged Inline 6-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,457 lbs
MSRP: From $65,300
Horsepower: 382 hp
MPG: 23 city / 31 highway
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[@joespittle1]

Came for the Z4, stuck around for some guy driving with his foot out the window

[@ccollins_24]

“One of the few cars BMW can truthfully call the ultimate driving machine.” It’s a shame since there was next to no promotion for this platform. It’s merely an afterthought for BMW and it will most likely stay that way.

[@Scorpio1075]

BMW thought they were doing less but it turns out that less was more. It really says something about how misguided BMW's leadership is about building good cars. BMW really needs a new exterior design lead, and someone to convince leadership to revamp their power steering system, then they'd be back to making great cars.

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@Scorpio1075they’re not going back to making great cars, at least for enthusiasts. They’re trying to be a more fun Mercedes and not in a good way.

[@thirdedo558]

😢

[@Scorpio1075]

@@faheemabbas3965 I hear you! BMW is definitely not BMW of the past, they used to win every comparison test… a car enthusiast bought if they didn’t want the compromises of a dedicated sports car. BMW now builds go-fast, technology platforms… that are generally ugly! I forget the designed who said “It doesn’t cost any more money to make a car good looking”, BMW just have missed that memo. As for their crap power steering, why is it crap, so many other manufacturers hav got electric power steering figured out.

[@xIcarus227]

@@Scorpio1075 the steering was actually surprising to me too when I took delivery of mine. It's definitely not the worst I've had, but damn my old 2011 Ford Focus has a much better steering and that's just an econobox. To be fair, that car is known for its nice steering feel but still, I'd have expected the Z4 to be on the level. Once the tyres are loaded up you can get a feel of what's happening, but driving straight gives you almost no feedback whatsoever. Very odd. Anyway, that's just about the only complaint I've got about this car so it's still an amazing vehicle.

[@infidel900rr]

I got the sense that you really did not want to stop driving this one. The true testament of a great car! Thanks Topher. 👍🔥😄

[@AdamKlingenberger]

9:55 that guy is a whole vibe

[@adk7962]

Good on BMW to keep selling these. I can’t imagine it’s a money maker for them. Love the color! 37mpg?! Damn Germans…Thanks for taking us along for the the drive.

[@DrivinZ4]

Have put 7800 miles on mine and absolutely love it! Sounds great, handling is direct, lightweight for a modern BMW, and with lowering and stiffer springs car just flies through the canyons.

[@jspera4187]

I have 16,000 Kms on my 2022 Z4 M40i and have loved every minute of it. I traded in my 09' Saturn Sky Redline which I owned since 2010 and enjoyed every time I took it out. I thought I'd miss it more... I don't LoL. The Z4 almost felt like an updated "spiritual" successor to it strangely enough. I'm a standard transmission guy and have found my left foot searching for a clutch sometimes but the ZF transmission is WAY better than I thought it would be... and those exhaust burbles when going through the twisties... Like driving a four-wheel psychiatrist... best thing I've done for my mental health since my first motorcycle. But hey, he's right, not many of them out on the road, and I like that so maybe I shouldn't be telling you all how great it is.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

That B58 3.0L turbo inline 6 is just a gem of an engine. Same one in the M340i, the Supra, the X5 xDrive 40i, the X7 xDrive 40i, the X3 M40i. It's a wonderful engine that definitely does not make 382 HP xD Definitely over 400 HP at least. The engine with the legendary ZF 8-speed is perfect. The way BMW tunes a torque converter to feel almost like a dual clutch is a testament to how transmissions should be tuned for performance.

[@2seep]

It makes 384 whp. That dyno that showed the Supra at 400whp read high for every single car there.

[@bman1668]

@@2seepmine made 394 whp stock 2021 model and that was in hot weather. I’m sure 400whp or close stock is possible with good weather of course

[@embiggens1]

M340i owner, I agree. It's a fantastic engine and transmission. I have a simple stage 1 tune and that alone turned it into a monster that scares my wife lol.

[@RS3NDIT]

for performance: supra. Lovely coupe and for daily driving: Z4. As an Audi guy it hurts a little to say that Audi's departure from the B9 interior styling has me loving BMW's interior design a lot more, especially with the new iDrive8 (i know this is iDrive 7...still). The fact that BMW retains the control wheel alone sways me their way. Really quite a functional interior and aesthetically pleasing to look at. Yeah, this is a pretty fantastic GT car.

[@10essee10titans]

bro if you like id8 you got suckered into cost cutting marketing lol it was a directive to save money and its always hilarious when people pretend to like it

[@RS3NDIT]

@@10essee10titans so because I like something different than you I just be pretending? Weird didn’t know that’s how personal preference worked

[@Juergen_Mueller]

Thank you for the best Z4 POV Video I've seen! The driving impression is conveyed extremely well. This also includes the very good impression of the noise of the engine in the interior. Thank you also for avoiding the constant presentation of yourself in the picture instead of the car, which is unfortunately a common practice.

[@MrRezQ]

I swear I’ve been looking at the latest model year and not finding a review I like from a good reviewer and then you show up again!! much respect and love, you might have just made me spend some money 😵‍💫

[@singletracksender9021]

I recently rented a 30i, the 4 cylinder turbo for a vacation down the California coast and what a joy. Absolutely loved the car. Even that was fast, turned and maneuvered wonderfully and it was comfortable, it gave you the right amount of confidence. May not be the most practical vehicle but could not have picked a better car for some cruising fun.

[@SoA-Horseman]

I'm in the process of upgrading my 30i to the M40i ... I got it in Portimao Blue and its on a ship right now.. hoping to get it the first week of October. That being said... the Z4 is a great daily car for anyone asking. Granted I've had the 30i for 2 years... so that's my current experience. It's roomy, has alot of trunk space, it's an easy drive but yet extremely fun TO drive with the top up or down as you see fit. (best with top down)

[@davidt8087]

Nice do you have the cognac Interior or white? I think the classiest sexiest look is the frozen Grey with red and Portimao with cognac in sunlight. Thundernight white white is up there. I had a black z4 m40i with red interior which I loved. But a friend crashed it. Used to hate black colors on cars especially BMW big now I have alpine white z4 m40i with red interior and find myself missing the menacing look of the black. The z4 is the type of car that's perfect in darker colors because it makes it's gorgeous angles pop. The white hides it, whereas white on my 2015 m235i looked good because it hid the fact the m235i was rather bland looking shape wise. Well. I'm a pilot now and rarely drive or even like to drive. I now cruise past the normies at 170mph with good winds and look below from 4500-8500 feet above you and wwtxh normjes stuck in traffic and it Just feels special. There's nothing like flying. Takes a couple thousand pages worth or rules and knowledge to get started especially for someone with zero aviation knowledge, but it's doable. Definitely nothing like hoppjng in a car and pushing thr gas though. Any one infraction can get your pilots certificate permanently revoked

[@maynardewm]

This car is finally getting the attention it deserves 🎉

[@666chew]

This video was perfect timing as I've been interested in this for the last few weeks for some reason. It's the Goldilocks of sports cars that'll perform how you like without beating you up. That, and I love the color.

[@SyhnSeer]

I ordered one back in May. It's sitting at port waiting for it's boat right now. After I test drove one I decided it would be my daily driver. Awesome car!

[@AdamKlingenberger]

Love that purple paint

[@xIcarus227]

0:49 just FYI, there's a handle on the inside of the trunk door to the right of the dangling lock thing, so you can close the trunk without touching the outside. I find it funny that most people don't notice it because it's not very obvious, BMW could've put an arrow sticker pointing towards it or something.

[@gullible119]

If the supra wasnt manual, I would definetly consider this. Great video!

[@gullible119]

@@FrozenThrone7998 Definetly

[@mrflexii2067]

Z4 will be manual this year :)

[@PeteSQ]

I love mine. I've had it for year. There are a few around where I live (Surrey, UK), maybe 8 I see within a 5 mile radius. But its still a rare car to see. BMW should have marketed it, but maybe they spent their budget on SUVs

[@ARentz07]

If phone connectivity fails, a good thing to try is rebooting iDrive. To do that, hold down the power button (on the volume knob) for about 30 seconds. This used to happen a lot in my wife's 330i, and restarting the iDrive system fixed it every time.

[@gothops154]

I have this engine in the X3 M40i and it’s absolutely glorious. Incredible how much mpgs it gets and how much ass it hauls. Best car I ever coulda bought my wife (bc I drive it all the time 😁)

[@malidawgz5690]

supra has a tighter cockpit, the older i drive system and is harder to get in and out of. The supra is also more track oriented, the z4 more of a GT. My 2020 z4 has no sqeaks, top up or down. I got 30 mpg on my current tank of gas. I don't hesitate to pass on local roads or the interstate. I stay mostly in the comfort mode without manual shifting getting 30 mpg. Put it into sport + and it is right up there with the track focused supra. Normal comfort mode it is a sleeper as far as obnoxious exhaust sounds go but hit the gas and the sound gets vicious without touching the sport button. Put it in sport and it sounds continuously angry.

[@davidt8087]

Yup. We have a rare Pokémon basically. Keep it. It's value may drop at first but will go up again. Plus I can't tell you how many compliments I get on mine. I wish I had this car when I was like 21. Back then I had a 2015 m235i when it was rated number 1 car in car and driver magazines 10 best cars for 3 years in a row from 2015-2017. But if the z4 was out then, it would be number 1 for sure. Today, I'm more of a flier than driver. I'm a pilot now, so it's not as fun driving (unless in canyons or on thr track), when you can fly past normies at 140-180mph depending on winds in the air lol, as I watch them stuck in traffic Going 5mph. Point is everyone has a car and everyone drives. Once you can fly over people it's a whole different world. But still at least you and I drive a unique gem

[@foca656]

I had my 2020 now for four years. I love it. I haven’t had any problems. I wanted a convertible, so the Supra was never an option for me. I was coming from a Lexus IS350 and it was a very nice car but boring.

[@pan4632]

"this guy's got his foot sticking out the window...we'll stay upwind of that" 😂

[@user-bs1wx1tb7e]

While the M40i has the better engine sound, the 30i is actually the better engine for the Z4. It doesn't lose much in terms of acceleration, especially during 0-30 which is what most people notice during daily driving, yet it is far more nimble due to the lesser weight at the front. The lower gas consumption and lower costs are an added bonus. Honestly, the inline 6, while a stellar engine, is far too much for this (and the 2 coupe). You don't need that much horsepower in public roads, yet you do definitely need the lower weight.

[@svenskenh644]

But you need that engine sound!

[@lovelife247lol]

I Love my Z4…. It’s the perfect car for summertime bliss. It’s a perfect daily because the seating area is like any other sports car. And… ITS A ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE!!! I have the same paint color and people stop me all the time asking if the paint was a custom order. Nope! It’s on the color options list for anyone to purchase. I Love my Z4!!! The season is almost over. It’s time for me to spend more time in My Bronco Wildtrak Convertible. People are sleeping on how exciting this car really is and because of that BMW is probably going to end production after 2024 model year. I can’t say enough good things about this car. It’s just that good and rare.

[@tonemack2981]

I would buy this over the Supra and I'm not really a fan of convertibles. I appreciate you mentioning that this generation of B motors from BMW has proven to be reliable, because folks are still stuck in the past with saying that the BMW reliability is poor. I'm not saying they are Toyota reliable but from my family, friends myself and others experience from owning these newer generation BMWs, good reliability has been proven.

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

This car is the best all around machine I’ve ever owned. This is a really fast car and a first class driving experience. I’ve got 14000.Kim’s already..lol

[@AltsekBUL]

Very nice car and an excellent review!

[@etjulien]

I like the Supra. However, I think this has more to offer me than the Supra. I would choose the Z4 M40i. Thanks for the review.

[@chettylewis]

the way i see it, the z4 m40i is the supra for those who want more of a daily driver but still keep the amazing motor, the supra is for those who just want a hardcore b58 and dont care about it potentially being harsher than the z4

[@user-vj6bx3ks7s]

One of my dream cars 😅 probably the best bmw convertible choice

[@davidt8087]

Hey man. I own one but I hope you get one too. I really do. 👍

[@user-vj6bx3ks7s]

@@davidt8087 by the time I’m financially capable they’ll all be ev sadly 😂

[@donjohnson2428]

Can’t wait to buy one of these CPO coming off of a lease in 3-4 years

[@larry_chen]

Push that Sport button again for Sport Plus!

[@bradh6185]

That chime at 12:08 is the same as the first chord on Break It To Me Gently by Juice Newton.

[@shaunmcinnis566]

This car is crazy fast, wow. I love it. I can't believe this car gets so little rave. I've had many sports cars and this thing has it all and does it all very very well. Not to mention it looks way better in real life.

[@wendystacos7447]

The guy with his foot out the window lmao

[@filoniz]

Mine has Android auto, peak street road performance and price. My favorite mode is manual shifting (stick to the left) but let the car auto shifts on its own.

[@haydenburgess3603]

I read a car and driver article that said bmw announced a manual for the 2024 model year of the z4. Are you gonna review that when it comes out?

[@TheTopher]

Heck yeah!

[@prestonrivara7266]

9:51 yeah wtf😂😂

[@cheapercharlie]

9:51 to 10:01 - why i keep coming back

[@mikenyc22]

this thing looks and sounds absolutely cracked wow

[@pr33tu_]

Always liked this car since it came out, however the headlights still haven't grown on me

[@davidzebar6876]

If you are in Europe you can rent these cars for a relatively cheap price of $70/day from sixt. I'm curious what version of the car they're using in the rentals

[@philippelemaire2887]

It's the 2 liter

[@davidzebar6876]

Damn. I thought it would be the 2 liter but didn't think it would be detuned. Still worth renting? 180hp is anemic for that weight

[@davidzebar6876]

Their other option is a Miata which sounds more and more appealing even with its lackluster comfort over long distances

[@markrhoden68]

Recently purchased a 2020 Z4 m40i with 20,000 miles. I'm of the opinion this will be my last car as not sold on the whole EV thing so the idea of ending my car history with a 3.0 turbo roadster doesn't seem like such a bad thing

[@stephanforseilles]

"Let's stay upwind of that." 🤣

[@rogercvc6768]

I wish the fixed roof M Coupe would return. (I know-Go to Toyota!)

[@largote]

Nice review. BTW, these do support Android Auto now.

[@arielnyc2005]

Finally available with a manual!

[@ClarkKorb]

Another great review, as always! How would you compare the Z4 M40i vs. the M4 Competition xDrive [convertible] in terms of pure fun? I know there are luxury bells and whistles in the M4 that the Z4 doesn't have, and the M4 has an S58 plus full M-suspension vs. a B58 with an M-sport diff. But now that the Z4 M40i will be coming with a manual for '25, how different does it feel in terms of pure playfulness? I bought a '24 M4 Comp convertible last year and absolutely love it, though a manual wasn't available in the drop top. In a dream world, it seems like adding a manual Z40 M40i would make for an amazing companion but only if the driving dynamics were significantly different between the two. Your thoughts?

[@shabihkazmi1213]

i love ur vids bro luv u

[@mr.cookie7308]

I was in the market for a Supra as my midlife crisis birthday present to myself, but now I am seriously looking at the Z4. What a handsome car, but that gauge cluster is so ulgy. Its like a beautiful woman with everything, but she is cross eyed sheesh bmw.

[@twoshady518]

wish the Supra got this integrated infotainment system instead of the stuck on iPad look

[@hacubemehh2638]

In my miata I never drive with the roof up 😂

[@brq44]

It really is better than the Supra, you get a BMW which will make you look richer, it’s a convertible and is more luxurious. Also similar price to a Supra.

[@ozarkaviation]

Would love to see more reviews of the 2.0T version

[@rjwagz]

Savagegeese did one.

[@ozarkaviation]

@@rjwagz Just watched it, would also like to see POV review

[@claasdegroot4203]

Hello, I still have a beautiful strut bridge for this car. Is that something for your car?

[@vipermoon_]

I'm curious about what the sound system's like given the nature of this interior. Anyone know?

[@toddgersh]

Would you rather have this or a boxster?

[@vipermoon_]

This is 10 cu ft of trunk space! Just looked it up (same as Supra!!)

[@datnguyen1615]

The only missing is a stick shift

[@TundeEszlari]

Sensational video.

[@vonbarrel5023]

Dear Topher, Would be awesome to hear RB26 on Your channel one day👌😘✌

[@jaz499]

I hate the snap crackle pop

[@G82Watts]

Thank god its not an EV this thing sounds like a fun experience. Amazing looking car

[@RoMeeHang]

They made a convertible Supra? Cool.

[@Scorpio1075]

Wish BMW would have let Toyota tune the power steering, I hear the Supra is noticeably better. I'm sure Toyota would have made it look better too!

[@jinshicai1988]

Yes!

[@gladdy02]

Someone has to tell me what is the cheapest way to a B58!😅

[@ociabi]

Used m340i or X5 , both 2020

[@naudi0101]

depends if you want the gen 1 or gen 2 b58 for Gen 1. You can get a 2017 M240i for a really good price for gen 2 a used M340i or some others

[@karlisrubenis]

What are the differences to the gen 1 and gen 2 b58? A 2016-2018 340i for under $35-40k sounds like a solid choice to me.

[@naudi0101]

@@karlisrubenis the gen 2 has: Fuel system Particulate Filter Timing Chain Split-cooling Crankcase Cylinder head/manifold. all of these come into play a lot especially if you want to tune. Or if you leave it stock the gen2 cars comes with more power from factory

[@johnscaglione7573]

M240i

[@robertalexander665]

The manual is coming in 2024

[@anthonykiedis1765]

Did you say 37 mpg on the highway? That's insane for a turbo 6 making that much power. Hell, the NA V6 in my Lexus got like 25 on highway 😂

[@bman1668]

It gets 23 city 31/32 high way if you drive it in regular mode and drive it like grandma but if u floor it it gets way less lol

[@anthonykiedis1765]

@@bman1668 I'd still be happy with that. I drove my Lexus like a grandpa in Eco Mode and would get

[@bman1668]

@@anthonykiedis1765 what kind of Lexus? I was looking at 2014-15 is300 or what ever v6 for daily driving is it not worth it? Or maybe civic si 2020 or q50 v6tt idk

[@anthonykiedis1765]

@@bman1668 mine was a 2015 IS350 F Sport. I'd get 15 around the city and 25 on the highway. My C8 Corvette gets better gas mileage and has twice as much power, lol. Gas mileage aside, the Lexus was a great vehicle.

[@Keepingitreal21359]

Automatic outs a roadster right away I ll stick to my nd2

[@gettcouped]

What a great car. Shame the price is so high on this. Cars are getting so damn expensive.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

We just gonna gloss over that dude has his foot out the window WHILE DRIVING

[@rembo183]

How much trunk space with top down?

[@dancolquhoun]

Same! Roof folds into its own separate compartment.

[@Catuyn17]

No stick, no buy. Do it right and I won't be able to help myself

[@digitalsmithy]

does this come in hardtop?

[@TheTopher]

It comes in Supra!

[@Edwin-km4xk]

Driving this thing back from the club at 5 am with your bf next to you and music on must be phenomenal

[@davidt8087]

It's unfortunate by the time I got to drive this car with my best friend, she became my ex wife due tk my infidelity 😭😭. Though we still are best friends

[@Freddy_Confetti]

How cute

[@GorZhe]

Same price as an M2, why not go M2?

[@davidt8087]

Because M2 is a joke now. As a matter of fact I got my z4 new at like $1000-15000 less than a brand new M4, and basically the same price as a slightly used M3/M4. There's a reason it's priced at like $75-78k brand new specced out and starts at a price slightly higher than the M2 (the m40i). It's not about raw power, it's about beauty, luxury, and oh man the performance. It beats the m2 comp and f82 M4 id drive on the tracks all day STOCK. Tuned Holy chit it DESTROYS the M2 Comp and especially the f82. It handles so fkn well. This car is wider than an m2 comp or as wide as the f80 m3 and I think as wide as the new g80, but shorter, less long, and shorter wheelbase and you sit right in front of the rear axle so your basically at the back of the entire car, so you get tons of traction and so much fkn fun. Plus it weighs about 400-600lbs LESS than an M2, and looks about 2000 times better

[@simsimw]

Yeah but it’s an automatic

[@goncalo33]

@@FrozenThrone7998 Old people that can afford a car like this. I'd buy it with a manual, but I'm not this car's target demographic.

[@cev9197]

Нет, не лучше

[@coltkiss.45]

Calling GT car for an old farts > ULTIMATE DIVING MASHINE...

[@user-vj3oq3jr7z]

The Z4 looks like a wasp, a mustang, a 350Z from different angles haha. Can't say I appreciate how the car looks but the paint is beautiful and looks like it runs very well.

[@rogerigez21]

Well, the Supra is a Z4

[@fer1306]

It is a vert. Not better.

[@movsar93mn]

No Sir, the Supra has the same engine as the Z4 😉

[@Gadgets_Duniya_]

Not better then supraaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@vHeartAndS0ul]

no manual gross🤮🤮🤮

[@sainthefty]

Interior looks like some whita trash golf cart from 90s

[@goncalo33]

Go look up some '90s BMW cars and report back. Also, BMW's new dashboard design is way worse. I regret crticizing them for not trying new things back in the day...