Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2013
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas BMW Z4 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 - 160 HP | 156 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 270 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 5.1 - 8.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 6.8 - 9.4 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 1 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 32 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 180 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.3 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 (kg): | ~ 1`238 | ~ 1`765 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda MX-5 scores higher in safety tests, but BMW Z4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda MX-5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 23 000 | |
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