BMW Z4 2018 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 98 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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`740 | 1`260 | |
| 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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