Mazda MX-5 2000 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
|
Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW Z3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
|
The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z3 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 | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.29 m | |
|
Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
145 litres | no data | |
| Mazda MX-5 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW Z3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`280 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`065 kg | 1`160 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 215 kg | 250 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda MX-5 has
|
BMW Z3 has
| |