Mazda MX-5 2013 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW Z4, but torque is 82 NM less than BMW Z4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW Z4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 180 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`375 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda MX-5 scores higher in safety tests, but BMW Z4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda MX-5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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