Mazda MX-5 2015 vs BMW Z4 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 37 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 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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: | 14 years | 12 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 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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`260 kg | 1`725 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`015 kg | 1`405 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 245 kg | 320 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 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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