BMW Z4 sDrive20i (G29) ECU tune

Fits 2019–2024 · Stage 1 and Stage 2 · Mail-in

$3,299

Front three-quarter view of a white BMW Z4 sDrive20i (G29) with its roof up on a street at night

Stage 1

340hp

350lb-ft

From 194 hp / 236 lb-ft stock

Stage
Horsepower+146 hp
194 hp factory340 hp tuned
Torque+114 lb-ft
236 lb-ft factory350 lb-ft tuned

Tuned figures are estimates; results vary.

Add-ons
  • You ship: your ECU, with your printed order confirmation
  • Turnaround: two business days from when your ECU arrives
  • Return shipping: paid by us

The car

About the BMW Z4 sDrive20i (G29)

The sDrive20i is the entry point to the G29 Z4 roadster in markets outside the US. BMW USA offered the four-cylinder Z4 only as the sDrive30i, which uses a higher-output version of the same 2.0-liter engine, so a US-delivered car will not be an sDrive20i.

Its turbocharged 2.0-liter four drives the rear wheels. In BMW’s 2023 model-year data a six-speed manual is standard and the eight-speed Steptronic Sport optional, and BMW quotes 0–100 km/h in 6.6 seconds with the automatic or 6.8 with the manual. The roof is an electrically operated fabric top.

Like every G29 Z4, it is built for BMW by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. For the 2023 model year the four-cylinder cars gained the M Sport package as standard, along with a revised grille with horizontal inner bars.

On a 2024 car, Stage 1 is calibrated for the car as it left the factory and takes it from 194 hp and 236 lb-ft to 340 hp and 350 lb-ft on pump-grade fuel. Stage 2 is calibrated for supporting bolt-on modifications and high-octane fuel, for 360 hp and 370 lb-ft. The gearbox has its own controller and torque limits, so the optional TCU tune raises them to match, with sharper shifts and stronger clutch clamping.

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Figures & prices

BMW Z4 sDrive20i (G29) tune figures by year

Factory and tuned horsepower and torque from our catalog, with prices for each stage and add-on.

Model yearFactoryStage 1Stage 2Add-ons
2021–2024194 hp / 236 lb-ft340 hp / 350 lb-ft
$3,299
360 hp / 370 lb-ft
$3,299
TCU tune $1,999
2019–2020194 hp / 236 lb-ft340 hp / 350 lb-ft
$1,699
360 hp / 370 lb-ft
$1,699
TCU tune $1,999

Tuned figures are estimates, not guarantees. Actual results vary with the car’s condition and modifications, fuel quality and octane, temperature, altitude and the dyno used. See our Terms of Service.

How it works

Mail-in tuning, start to finish

  1. 01

    Order online

    Choose your year, stage and add-ons and check out securely.

  2. 02

    Ship your ECU

    Pack it with your printed order confirmation email and send it to our Phoenix shop.

  3. 03

    We calibrate it

    Within two business days of it arriving.

  4. 04

    We ship it back

    Return shipping is on us. Reinstall and drive.

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FAQ

Z4 sDrive20i (G29) tuning questions

More answers in our FAQ

Which years of the Z4 sDrive20i (G29) does this tune fit?

Our online catalog lists Stage 1 and Stage 2 tunes for 2019–2024 BMW Z4 sDrive20i (G29) models. Choose your year at the top of the page; figures and prices for each year are shown in the table above.

Was the Z4 sDrive20i sold in the US?

No. In the US the G29 Z4 was offered as the sDrive30i and the M40i. The sDrive20i is the lower-output four-cylinder model sold in Europe and other markets. If your Z4 is a US sDrive30i, contact us before ordering so we can confirm what applies to your car.

How does the sDrive20i differ from the Z4 M40i?

The Z4 M40i (G29) uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, comes only with the eight-speed automatic in the catalog’s years and has an M Sport differential as standard. The sDrive20i keeps the same body and roof but uses the 2.0-liter four, with a manual gearbox available.

What is the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2 on the Z4 sDrive20i (G29)?

Stage 1 is calibrated for the car as it left the factory and runs on pump-grade fuel. Stage 2 pairs the calibration with supporting bolt-on modifications such as downpipes and runs on high-octane fuel. On a 2024 car, Stage 1 takes it from 194 hp to 340 hp. Stage 2 takes it to 360 hp.

Do I need a TCU tune for the Z4 sDrive20i (G29)?

A TCU tune is available as an add-on ($1,999). It raises the transmission’s torque limits and sharpens the shifts so the gearbox can handle the extra power. Ship your TCU in the same box as your ECU.

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Customers across the US order online and mail us their ECU. Our shop is at 952 W Melinda Ln, Suite D in north Phoenix (Deer Valley, 85027), and local owners are welcome to bring their car in. Call, visit or send us an inquiry.

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