BMW 3 series 2010 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual | |
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| BMW 3 series is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 131 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 520 NM | 150 - 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 10.3 seconds | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 8.8 | 6.0 - 6.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.24 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 70 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`123 | ~ 1`238 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 19 000 | |
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