Mazda MX-5 2008 vs BMW Z4 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 - 161 HP | 184 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 188 NM | 250 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 9.9 seconds | 4.8 - 7.3 seconds | |
| In general, BMW Z4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda MX-5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 - 8.0 | 6.8 - 9.0 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW Z4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.29 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 2 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 310 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mazda MX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`375 kg | ~ 1`767 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`088 kg | ~ 1`521 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 287 kg | ~ 246 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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