BMW Z4 2018 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. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW Z4 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda MX-5 can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 - 340 HP | 131 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 500 NM | 150 - 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 6.8 seconds | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 7.4 | 6.0 - 6.9 | |
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BMW Z4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 114 - 117 mm (4.5 - 4.6 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda MX-5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.24 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger. BMW Z4 is 41 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 130 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 151 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.6 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`785 | ~ 1`238 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW Z4 scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda MX-5 is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW Z4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 37 000 | 19 000 | |
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