New 2020 BMW Z4 G29 vs E89 Z4 | What's changed? [Real Z4 Owner Review]

Brand New BMW Z4 G29 vs BMW Z4 E89. What's the difference between the 2020 G29 BMW Z4 & E89 BMW Z4? In this video I put them head to head to see what's really changed! Huge thanks to Chandlers Brighton BMW for the incredible opportunity to have the new BMW Z4 G29. Thanks to Lola helping me with the filming!

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[jacksonschene]

I liked the new z4 until I watched this. Man the e89 has REALLY good lines. They all just flow together so well. Nothing overdone, nothing too subtle. The person who was in charge of the e89 design team really knew what they were doing.

[Zac_LDN]

E89 looks better. The folding hard top is more appealing.

[billkatsikanis]

The G29 although the most recent, tech updated Z4 model, is pretty good looking. However in my opinion, it will age quickly as it has few distinguishing features. Nothing special about the interior either, other than it’s newer.

In comparison, the E89 quite simply has classical lines, a true roadster balance from front to rear, and in my opinion will endear for years to come.

I think an underrated timeless classic roadster, roof up or down.

[julianbell]

The e89 is a classic. Now the new one is out the e89 will become collectors. Look at the rear. The new one looks jumbled and frankly a mess. The e89 rear is a thing of beauty! 😍 Same for the front... The crease lines are achingly gorgeous. I love the round dials in the dash. Classic roadster. Great review btw!👍

[ElixoYT]

The front of the old Z4 looks better but the back of the new Z4 looks better.
Interior wise, the new Z4 wins

[nealegordon]

E89 is a classic! End of story! I love mine! 😎

[cologne]

I'm sure the new car is very good but the older model is far prettier.

[Haamzaamir]

Honestly, the E89 still holds up really well even by today's standards. To me it's by far one of the more interesting BMW cars you don't see all to often on the road. Really hope to get me one of these within the next few months!

[luke]

Deffinetly prefer your e89 look!! Its a beautiful car and instant classic in my opinion!❤

[TheHomeExpert]

The old ones got a hardtop convertible, as opposed to a soft top. I much prefer the hardtop.

[Tracertme]

Ness a few extra's for you, The G29 boot space is 281 litres and the E89 is 310 litres with the roof UP. The G29 is more practical giving it 50% increase only when the roof is DOWN. Neither cars are proper front mid engine, you need to measure from the correct point, to compare look at a new Aston Martin Vantage, that is a correct front mid engine, you will see the engine sits much further back in it's firewall. Lastly in the G29 wheel arches those side slats are to remove air turbulence from within the wheel arches I don't recollect that going through into the engine bay. It helps with brake cooling and under body drag. Everybody likes to call those rear small boot spoilers "ducktails" which is correct and easy to understand why, it actually originates from a racing "Gurney flap", which is the proper name. A great video given nobody has done a direct comparison of model to model on You Tube until you!!! so well :-) In general if you stand a G29 next to an E89 the E89 wins on looks, it shows clear heritage to the BMW 507. But parked in different locations I think the G29 looks okay and as a package is a better overall car... driving them back to back reasonably fast, over the same twisty open roads the G29 has a much better and refined ride and handling at least in an M40i as I have not driven an M20i

[calmand]

I bought a 2011 Z4 as a weekend car because it had a hard top (and manual shift). The new one looks great, but going back to a soft top is a non-starter. E89 all the way!

[luke]

I love my E89 so much, i love the hard top look. I dont mind the extra added weight, its worth it to look sleek and perfect with the top up. The beautiful interior of the g29 is amazing tho, i must admit.

[GuyzLikeMe]

Living in a dangerous city like St. Louis where car break ins are common, a hard top convertible is a MUST!

[waltrp]

Prefer the E89 with it's good looks and the hard top.

[timthompson]

I really enjoyed this side by side comparison of the two models. I have the 2020 SDrive 30i and I'm loving it. I actually like the new styling a lot, though I do favor the hood of the E89. Also, though I like the new styling, the E89 is the model that made we want to get a Z4 in the first place!

[Sigma.]

I've been driving my e89 Z4 for 8 years! Yes, 8 years 🙌🏼.
This from someone who used to change car every 18 months. I have the 2.5 straight six and the only thing I've had to have changed in 8 years was a busted coil pack. 😏

I was thinking of changing to the new one, but tbh after having a good look at one here, I think I'll just keep driving mine for another 8 years. 🎉😂😂

[Genes]

That E89 is a classic beauty and has been a favorite of mine for a long time. However, the new G29 is a beast, amazing tech inside and i love everything about it. I'm picking up the m40i in 6 days, i really cant wait.

[cabottaxi]

The G29 is miles better than the old one . Owned both of them and the latest model is like night and day

[richardyoung]

the E89 for me is a beautiful design.They just got it right..the new one will probably grow on me in time.