BMW Z4 2011 vs Mazda MX-5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.6 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 82 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2011 2.0 engine Mazda MX-5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.26 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger. BMW Z4 is 22 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.7 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`725 | 1`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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