Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW Z4, but torque is 70 NM less than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine 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`260 | 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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