BMW Z3 2000 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z3 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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`540 | 1`355 | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 5400 | |
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