BMW Z3 2000 vs Mazda MX-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW Z3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.8 | |
|
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.26 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 150 litres | |
| BMW Z3 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`396 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW Z3 has
|
Mazda MX-5 has
| |