BMW Z3 1996 vs Mazda MX-5 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 115 HP | 146 HP | |
Torque: | 168 NM | 168 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 engine produces 31 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.9 | |
The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
BMW Z3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.02 m | 3.98 m | |
Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
Height: | 1.29 m | 1.22 m | |
BMW Z3 is larger. BMW Z3 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z3 is 7 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 145 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW Z3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`410 | 1`280 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 6400 | 6800 | |
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