Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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`215 | 1`725 | |
| 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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