BMW Z4 2013 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual | |
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| BMW Z4 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 306 HP | 131 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 400 NM | 150 - 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 - 8.1 seconds | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.4 | 6.0 - 6.9 | |
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BMW Z4 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.24 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger. BMW Z4 is 32 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 130 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`765 | ~ 1`238 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda MX-5 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda MX-5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 19 000 | |
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