Mazda MX-5 2006 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 33 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 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 less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including 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 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 9 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 240 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 400 | |
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