BMW Z4 2009 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.8 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 340 HP | 126 - 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 450 NM | 167 - 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 7.3 seconds | 7.6 - 9.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW Z4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda MX-5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.0 | 7.0 - 8.0 | |
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BMW Z4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.26 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
310 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda MX-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`767 kg | ~ 1`375 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`521 kg | ~ 1`088 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 246 kg | ~ 287 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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