BMW Z3 1996 vs Mazda MX-5 2005

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BMW Z3
1996 - 2003
Mazda MX-5
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 3.01.8 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 115 - 231 HP126 - 167 HP
Torque: 168 - 300 NM167 - 190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 - 10.5 seconds8.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 - 10.67.3 - 8.8
BMW Z3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.04 m4.00 m
Width: 1.73 m1.72 m
Height: 1.29 m1.26 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z3 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 165 litres150 litres
BMW Z3 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`501~ 1`365
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 64005400
Pros and Cons: BMW Z3 has
  • roomier boot
Mazda MX-5 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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