BMW Z3 engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
8.8
BMW Z3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
51 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
510 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
670 km on highway
630 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.05 m
4.00 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.29 m
1.26 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z3 is 3 cm higher.
Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 455 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better
