BMW Z4 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.2 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 Z4 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z4 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 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.26 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger. BMW Z4 is 9 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 150 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 7200 | |
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