BMW Z3 1998 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual | |
| BMW Z3 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.8 - 3.2 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 - 321 HP | 131 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 - 350 NM | 150 - 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 10.4 | 6.0 - 6.9 | |
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BMW Z3 petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.24 m | |
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BMW Z3 is larger. BMW Z3 is 11 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
410 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z3 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means BMW Z3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`590 | ~ 1`238 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 19 000 | |
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