Mazda MX-5 2009 vs BMW Z4 2011
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 126 HP | 245 HP | |
Torque: | 167 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 119 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 183 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 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: | 16 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
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. | |||
Mazda MX-5 2009 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.72 m | 4.24 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.26 m | 1.29 m | |
Mazda MX-5 is 48 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | no data | |
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 (kg): | 1`375 | 1`730 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | high | |
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 (€): | no data | 18 600 | |
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