Mazda MX-5 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 42 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 61 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 295 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`280 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7400 | |
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