Mazda MX-5 2006 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW Z3, but torque is 1 NM less than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 BMW Z3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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 Z3 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 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MX-5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 165 litres | |
| Mazda MX-5 has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 540 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7600 | |
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