Mazda MX-5 2008 vs BMW Z4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 84 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 162 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| BMW Z4 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.29 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.7 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): | no data | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 600 | |
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