BMW Z4 2003 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 31 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 57 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): | 9.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | no data | |
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