Mazda MX-5 2008 vs BMW Z4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 84 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 162 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.29 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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): | no data | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 18 600 | |
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