Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2018
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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. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW Z4 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 - 160 HP | 197 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 320 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 4.5 - 6.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 6.1 - 7.4 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 114 - 117 mm (4.5 - 4.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda MX-5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 41 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 281 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 151 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.6 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`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW Z4 scores higher in 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 (€): | 19 000 | 37 000 | |
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