BMW Z4 2009 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 43 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.2 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 Z4 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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