Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 66 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 41 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 281 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 151 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.6 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: | 1`215 kg | 1`725 kg | |
| Net weight: | 975 kg | 1`405 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 240 kg | 320 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than BMW Z4. Therefore, BMW Z4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| BMW Z4 scores higher in safety tests. The BMW Z4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 29 200 | |
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