Mazda MX-5 2005 vs BMW Z3 1996

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Mazda MX-5
2005 - 2009
BMW Z3
1996 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 2.01.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 126 - 167 HP115 - 231 HP
Torque: 167 - 190 NM168 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 - 9.6 seconds6 - 10.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 - 8.87.8 - 10.6
Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW Z3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.00 m4.04 m
Width: 1.72 m1.73 m
Height: 1.26 m1.29 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 150 litres165 litres
Mazda MX-5 has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`365~ 1`501
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 54006400
Pros and Cons: Mazda MX-5 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW Z3 has
  • roomier boot
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