Mazda MX-5 2000 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 46 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 77 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 12 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 260 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW Z4 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`280 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 8200 | |
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