Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.4 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 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 240 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.4 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 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 9000 | |
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