BMW Z4 2005 vs Mini Cooper 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mini Cooper. Despite the higher power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mini Cooper) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 27 cm longer than the Mini Cooper, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 211 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`565 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 16 400 | |
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