BMW Z4 2018 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 1`725 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`405 kg | 1`015 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 320 kg | 245 kg | |
| BMW Z4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Mazda MX-5. Therefore, BMW Z4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 29 200 | 19 000 | |
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