BMW Z4 2003 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 67 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 103 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.22 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger. BMW Z4 is 12 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | 145 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW Z4 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 4200 | |
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